Thatched Cottage, Aldworth Road, Compton, West Berkshire

The house was built in the early 16th century with a cruck frame that can be seen exposed in the gable wall. Cruck frames were very common - pairs of curved beams, often cut from one tree, supported both the roof and walls.

Location

West Berkshire Compton

Period

Tudor (1485 - 1602)

Tags

house thatch cottage timber frame Tudor (1485 - 1602)