Building record 1777 - Park Cottages

Park Cottages, Scar Lane. Pair of Cottages, part early 17th century, added to in later 17th century and with alterations and additions to rear. It is timber framed, brick nogged, part limewashed. 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.