Houses
Architectural style says much about the history of a building. A specialist archaeological and a documentary approach adds much more to the picture.
Houses
Phases of development in the buildings history can be revealed through
- exploring ‘vertical stratigraphy’
- assessing construction materials and method
- dating methods such as dendrochronology (use of tree rings)
- researching documents, probate records, indentures and maps
These methods of investigation help us to interpret how a building was used and how it has been adapted over time.