Building record 1826/2/2 - Barn at Manor Farm, Aldersey

Former barn which now houses a swimming pool. The barn dates from the early 17th century and is oak box-framed with later brick infill to the panels and has a grey 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 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.