Building record 231 - Cuckoo Cottage and The Cottage

Pair of Grade II listed cottages built in the late 17th century with 20th century alterations. It his timber framed with brick. The façade has studs with a middle rail. (see diagram) 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.