Building record 1269 - Denfield Cottage

Grade II listed cottage. Built in the late 17th century with 18th and 20th century additions. It is timber framed and stone with rendered infill and a thatched roof. The front has an 18th century stone portion to the left; 17th century timber framed to portion on stone base to centre and a 20th century stone porch to the right. 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.