Late-medieval hall house, c.1473Late-medieval hall house, c.1473
Crownpost roofs, adopted across England in the late 13th or first half of the 14th century, remained a main roof form until the beginning of the 16th century.
Steyning Grammar School timber framed frontage

Wealden Buildings Study Group

Researching traditional historic buildings in the Weald

Jeremy Clarke

"Welcome to the study of vernacular architecture in the Weald" says President Lesley Dickinson. "Discover with us these inspiring oak timber-framed buildings that have used local materials and craftsmanship since medieval times."

We are currently booking house visits for 2025 and members will receive details of the visits that have been arranged. We have physical and Zoom talks for our Winter and Spring season to which Guests are welcome. The next two talks are at a physical meeting on 26th October 2024. Click here for more details of the future talks.

 

Supported by the South Downs National Park Sustainable Communities Fund