Traditional Buildings in the Oxford Region by John Steane

Traditional Buildings in the Oxford Region by John Steane

The pivotal position of the Oxford region in the geological and therefore building history of England is of fundamental importance to the study of traditional construction. Oxford occupies a central position on the ancient route between Northampton and Southampton and on the east - west road between London, The West Country, Wales and Ireland. For this reason, unusually for vernacular architecture, the buildings of the region were subject to a wide range of influences. This book, the fruit of twenty years research, provides an account of vernacular architecture in the Oxford region from Anglo-Saxon times to the 19th century. It begins with a discussion of methods and procedures followed by a description of building materials, stone, brick, slate and thatch. This serves as an introduction to the heart of the book, eleven chapters dealing with surveys of cruck buildings, manorial and moated sites, town houses with particular emphasis on Abingdon, and houses in the countryside from farmhouses to cottages. There are then chapters on fire hazards, public houses and public buildings. Several appendices are devoted to wall paintings, ferramenta, apotropaic marks, carpentry details, secrets under the floorboards, fireplaces, staircases and windows. The book is richly and profusely illustrated with over 500 illustrations, photographs, maps, and a particular strength, a large number of drawings of architectural details and sketch perspectives.

This is an attractive and engaging book - assertive, insightful and isiosyncratic-- Oxoniensia Oxoniensia So what does this work offer us? It is an education, a reference, a methodology, it allows comparison and dating, history of local development and sources for future planning. Once read, it could become a trusted reference source and not just for the oxford region. -- Wiltshire Buildings Record Wiltshire Buildings Record

As the third generation of his family to have been actively engaged in the visual arts, James Ayres was, in effect, apprenticed from childhood to work in paint, plaster wood and stone. Following graduation from Goldsmiths College, London University and the Royal Academy Schools, a fellowship in the US introduced him to the arts of British North America.

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ISBN 13	9781842174791
ISBN 10	1842174797
Title	Traditional Buildings in the Oxford Region
Author	John Steane
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Oxbow Books
Year published	2013-11-29
Number of pages	464
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