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17 Aug

Medieval Timber-Framed Houses

Posted on 2009 under Medieval Woodworking | No Comment

The previous article included some very detailed and informative articles on the mechanics of timberframing. This next website provides some wonderful background for the use of timberframing in England and Wales. The History and Construction of Medieval Timber-Framed Houses in England and Wales contains just that – the history of Medieval timberframing. Included among the very informative text are a glossary and photo gallery. Cruck construction and box frame construction are discussed, along with the use of wattle and daub to infill the spaces between timbers. A very nice bibliography and links section lists print sources for more detailed information on the topic of timberframing. I look forward to seeing if the references in the bibliography are available at my local bookstore – hope so!

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Scott Berry is a former high school history teacher. He is the founder and president of Medieval Living, Inc., a 501(c)(3) public charity which supports homeschooling throughout New Mexico. He is also an active member of the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA), where he participates in light weapons (rapier) and archery. He was a historian for the United States Air Force from 1981 to 1993.