OBee
CIC are delighed that planning permission has been passed to reinstate
this
1580 Suffolk Long House. Originally framed in Tudor times, these
ancient timbers have spend too many decades hiding in the bramble patch
adjacent to Orchard Barn.
To the right is an
artist's impression by Jo Pepper. It is based on a historical building
survey undertaken in 2007 by building historian Leigh Alston.
1.6.19 OBee CIC are delighted to announce that £9,900 of HLF funding is
enabling 29 days of Free training in Medieval style Timber Framing.
This 'once-in-a-lifetime' project is reinstating the timber frame using
a 'like for like' approach.
Original timbers will be repaired and re-used wherever possible,
and local trees are being sourced to use for the rest of the timber
frame.
9.10.20 OBee CIC is very grateful for further funding to enable the
restart of this project following lockdown this year. £14,700 will
provide free training for volunteers and the wider community throughout
the winter.
19.10.20 Work on Bay 3 has begun with the cutting of this curved brace (video on Facebook).
Develop your
knowledge, skills and abilities.Open
air site, small group size ... lots of social distancing. Get involved
with the reinstatement of this important Suffolk building.
To express your
interest in getting involved in funded training please email sarah.orchardbarn@gmail.com
How many people can say they've had a hand in rebuilding a Tudor timber
frame?
Looking
for that special birthday or retirement present? Vouchers
for courses are available.
More about the history of the area by Roger Heard and Claire Jones
Facebook page
A Miscellany of Findings compiled by Roger Heard and Claire Jones
Part two of their finds is here
Part three is here
Watch latest You Tube video
(28.3.2018)
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Constructions students from West Suffolk College learn how to use
traditional hand tools to convert this log into a curved brace for the
Long House.
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Artist's impression by
Jo Pepper
As part of their HLF
funded
Medieval style timber framing training James and Sarah learn how to use
this old saw to hand convert curved brace
Some of the HLF funded
trainees who had just completed the hand conversion of this cranked tie
beam
We're rebuilding community as
well
as keeping traditional skills alive
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