Cob repairs may be required for many reasons; erosion from the weather, abrasion caused by human or livestock activity and rodent or masonry bee damage...
When repairing cob walls in Cornwall there should always be a quantified approach to ‘removal of historic fabric’. Implementing Good Practice Advice from Historic England or the SPAB for example, is crucial...
Historic England
“All buildings built before 1700 which survive in anything like their original condition are listed, as are most of those built between 1700 and 1840”.
Cornwall Council Conservation
“Cornwall is fortunate in having a rich heritage of building, important both architecturally and historically. Such buildings are admired for their craftsmanship and to lose them would be to lose a vital part of Cornish character and cultural heritage. There are 12,664 Listed Buildings in Cornwall with the greatest concentration in the North East of the County. Buildings are listed to give them protection from unsympathetic alteration and demolition. This does not mean...
This Heritage Assessment has been produced in accordance with Historic England good practice advice by implementing historic environment policy as set out in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and Planning Practice Guidance (PPG). For accurate assessment of the significance of this heritage asset, appropriate expertise has been adopted and Historic Environment Records (that may include Conservation Area and/or Townscape Appraisals etc) have been sourced and/or utilised. Their recording for this Heritage Assessment is demonstrated throughout to support this application and provide a furthering of understanding for all sponsors.
The commentary in this document, in accordance with the NPPF and Sections...
Recent estimates suggest that over a quarter of the worlds’ population live in dwellings constructed of earth. Earth buildings can be found across Europe from Russia to the Med, while there are also many countries in the...
You’re never too young to learn new things! My daughter Rose (8 years) has only ever known me for my cob this and cob that. Occasionally, she has helped out but...
Our cob wall rebuild in Cornwall is getting higher! It’s been a mixed-bag of weather during the build, however we’ve made great progress so far. The swallows have arrived for the summer season and...