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This is a late 17th century 'Mud and Stud' cottage in Lincolnshire, England. You can find Mud and Stud homes in Jamestown, Virginia, USA built by British colonists from Lincolnshire. Mud and stud is similar to 'wattle and daub' but the mud ⋯⋯(clay, sand and straw) is supported by vertical riven lathes (riven: split with the grain) fixed to horizontal rails between the posts of an elm frame. The elm frame is a series of upright posts (studs) placed at about 2m (6ft) intervals. The mud (daub) covers the whole framework. The exterior is painted with lime-wash which would have been given an animal fat or linseed oil additive for weatherproofing. The mud and stud sits on a low plinth of stone which provides protection from rainwater at the base of the walls. This house is owned by the Vivat Trust. You can see more pictures of the cottage and add this picture to your Pinterest collection via www.naturalhomes.org/timeline/mudandstud.htm查看更多