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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.

Newton Hall fig 54
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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.

Newton Hall fig 53
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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.

Newton Hall fig 52
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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.

Newton Hall fig 51
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Newton Hall fig 51

The eastern blade and cruck spurs of the eastern cruck in 1968 showing the surviving stone sill on which the timber building rested. Photograph courtesy of George Kenyon and Sons Ltd.

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Newton Hall fig 50

The two surviving cruck trusses at Newton Hall after the demolition of the brick barn had been completed. Photograph courtesy of George Kenyon and Sons Ltd.

Newton Hall fig 49
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Newton Hall fig 49

The two cruck trusses as found within the barn after demolition had been halted in 1967. Photograph courtesy of George Kenyon and Sons Ltd.

Newton Hall fig 48
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Newton Hall fig 48

The remains of the timber cruck hall at Newton Hall Farm as revealed by demolision in 1967. Photograph courtesy of George Kenyon and Sons Ltd.

Newton Hall fig 47
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Newton Hall fig 47

The Newton Hall farm site in 1967 looking northwards. On the left is the brick barn containing the medival timber hall and on the right is the northern farm building. The farmhouse/cottage had already been demolished. Photograph courtesy of George Ke... Read More about Newton Hall fig 47.

Newton Hall fig 46
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Newton Hall fig 46

The eastern elevation of the renovated Newton Hall in 2008.

Newton Hall fig 45
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Newton Hall fig 45

The apex of the southern truss at Heathlands Farm in Warburton. This cruck building was only rediscovered in 2007.

Newton Hall fig 44
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Newton Hall fig 44

The excavation plan of the cruck house at Staircase House showing the remains of internal partitions and floors.

Newton Hall fig 43
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Newton Hall fig 43

The surviving western cruck truss at Staircase House, Stockport, which dates from c. 1459.

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Newton Hall fig 42

Excavated plan of Rainsough cruck cottage showing the groove for the wattle and daub panelling and the slots for the timber uprights.

Newton Hall fig 41
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Newton Hall fig 41

The excavation plan of Onion Farm Cottage, founded in the early 17th century. The original two-roomed cottage is shaded yellow.