Monthly Archives: February 2013

Measuring Three Gables

Three Gables on Great Green is reputed to be the oldest house in the village. We have found evidence of medieval timberwork like this roof in the crosswing. We think that part of Three Gables has been demolished and that … Continue reading

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Learning how to date a building.

Keith Fitzpatrick Matthews Archaeology Field Officer from NHDC has lent us 2 books on english carpentry by the expert Cecil Hewett. The different joints used in the old buildings can help with identification of when it was built. What a … Continue reading

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