Building record 1775/0/1 - Noonday Cottage

Noonday Cottage, Tilston Road, Edge Green. Late 17th century, altered in the 19th century with additions to rear and sides. Timber framed and brick nogged with raised tile roof and tiled ridge. Wood was in plentiful supply as a building material in Britain until the 17th century. It was therefore the most practical material for house building. Timber framed buildings consist of a wooden framework (usually oak) that was infilled to create solid walls. Infill material used included wattle and daub, lath and plaster, brick and weather board. Brick nogging, (brick infill) was often used in the 17th and 18th centuries to replace earlier wattle and daub or lath and plaster infill as it was longer lasting.