Building record 1705/1 - Ashton Cross Farmhouse

Ashton Cross Farmhouse, Stevensons Lane. Early 17th century, altered and added to, largely in late 19th century. Timber framed, part on stone plinth, brick nogged, part limewashed, with brick wings to lefthand side and rear. Raised tile roof and ridge, formerly thatched. 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.