Author Archives: Helen Hofton
April Update
So far we have looked at 15 properties in the village. Georgie Brakenbury is drawing how she thinks the houses developed and some architectural details. James Brakenbury has prepared a map of the location houses. I am making a table … Continue reading
Photos of Pirton people
Photographs of people who lived in Pirton We are collecting photographs of people who lived in some of Pirton’s old houses. Can you help? We would like to borrow a photo for a couple of days so we can scan … Continue reading
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
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
Oral history Cambridge
Oral history day at cambridge. We are recording people who used to live in the timber framed buildings
