Building record 1421 - St Andrews Cottage

Grade II listed cottage. Built in the 17th century with 20th century extensions to the rear and right. It is timber framed with plastered infill on a rendered stone plinth. Originally rectangular in plan it is now L-shaped. 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.