Building record 1988/1 - Barn, Manor Farm

Barn, Manor Farm, Ince Lane. Late 16th or early 17th century with later additions. Timber framed with brick nogging on stone plinth. West and south walls of stone, tile roof. Two bays. 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.