More experiments with clay
The daub walls of the roundhouse had several small cracks. In a 2m stretch, the cracks were filled with clay subsoil and smoothed over, creating a more visually appealing surface […]
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The joy of daub
We are now using a different subsoil mix for the roundhouse daub. A bit sandier in composition, making it a lot easier to mix and apply than the previous clay […]
Roundhouse and the lion’s paw
The reed thatch on the roundhouse is nearing completion. Rather thicker than they would probably have gone for in the Iron Age, as the whole building would only be expected […]
When is a roundhouse not round?
Work on the Iron Age roundhouse has continued with the walls and roof dome all now sufficiently woven with hazel. The short ridge line, coupled with the porch inset into […]
Roundhouse goes higher
More progress on the roundhouse, weaving the dome of the roof and the roof of the porch.
How to build an Iron Age roundhouse
Work is speeding along with the mark II roundhouse experiment, trying to replicate as far as possible the type of construction used at Glastonbury Lake Village. Coppiced hazel provides the […]
What newts do on holiday
This week another supply of pre-loved thatch allowed us to continue on the second layer of the Iron Age roundhouse. Kath has begun adding colour to her wonderful Oseberg ship […]
Roundhouse and reed
The last of the old stock of water reed has now been used up on the lowest eave level of the Iron Age roundhouse. Soon we will be able to […]
Roundhouse creeping higher
The roundhouse roof creeps higher, but as the diameter shrinks it becomes harder to weave. Several hundred bundles of reed from Ham Wall Natrure Reserve have been delivered for the […]
Roundhouse going higher
Work on the new roundhouse continues upwards with no break between the wall and the roof in this experimental design. Getting the angle right for the roof (55 degrees) is […]
'Hands on Heritage' in the Avalon Marshes 