Poplar Cottage was the home of a landless peasant and his family in the early-mid 17th century. The garden of such a low-status dwelling would have been used almost exclusively to produce food and grow herbs for strewing and medicinal purposes. Few if any of the plans would have been grown for their aesthetic value.*
*From a sign next to the garden
Low status, but at least it looks properly built. How many rooms did the house have?
Two on the ground floor and two above.
The simple wattle fence must have been very common in those days. We have tried to make some short lengths to fill our gaps
I like the look of a wattle fence. I hope you were successful with yours.
Oh my. Can you imagine living in such a windowless place, Cherry! I guess it would force you to be outside?
It must have been dark and dingy inside. Perhaps it kept the warmth in though?
What a charming place to visit. I love the Tudor very much. It looks like a great place to visit. Love the fence made from branches.
I am sure you would enjoy a visit there. So much to see and photograph.
It really stands out against that beautiful blue sky.
We had perfect weather.
what a nice little cottage with a thatched roof Cherie….peter:)
It is rather quaint
If the BREXIT scaremongers are to be believed, we will soon need to return all our productive land to growing crops rather than flowers
The scaremongers don’t really want to leave. Or perhaps a life of growing crops is not their cup of tea
The first house we restored was very similar in structure to this one, even down to the mullioned windows. We went to Weald and Downland to get some tips! Thanks for the memories!
It is a good place to go to get ideas for restoration