Building record 194/0/2 - The Cottage, London Road

Grade II listed cottage. Built in the 17th century it is timber framed with a brick extension and a shingled roof. There is some exposed timber framing on the front but the remainder is in black and white painted brickwork. 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 created 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.