Building record 1453 - Barn opposite Rockery Cottage

Grade II listed former cottage, now a barn. It is dated 1708 but has 17th century origins with some 19th century additions and alterations. Timber framed with brick nogging on stone plinth with a Welsh slate roof. 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.