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Front cover of the Archaeology for All monograph published in July 2015

Newton Hall fig 58
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Newton Hall fig 58

The interior of the newly restored and rebuilt Newton Hall in 1970. Photograph courtesy of George Kenyon and Sons Ltd.

Newton Hall fig 57
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Newton Hall fig 57

The new wind-braces being finshed on site using traditional carpentry tools. Photograph courtesy of George Kenyon and Sons Ltd.

Newton Hall fig 56
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Newton Hall fig 56

The eastern wall-frame under construction during early 1969. Photograph courtesy of George Kenyon and Sons Ltd.

Newton Hall fig 55
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Newton Hall fig 55

The southern gable is its final position showing the timber-panelling and roof structure. Photograph courtesy of George Kenyon and Sons Ltd.

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Newton Hall fig 54

The reconstructed southern cruck gable being lifted into place in March 1969. The oak trees for the blades came from Bury St Edmonds but a number of rails were reused from the orignal timber hall structure. Photograph courtesy of George Kenyon and So... Read More about Newton Hall fig 54.

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Newton Hall fig 53

Some of the hand tools used to restore and recreate the cruck hall at Newton in 1968. Photograph courtesy of George Kenyon and Sons Ltd.

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Newton Hall fig 52

The measuring and recording of the cruck trusses in 1968 prior to restoration. Photograph courtesy of George Kenyon and Sons Ltd.