Sitting on the wall at Waxham Barns
Last week I visited the restored 16th century barn at Waxham on the north Norfolk coast. A well interpreted building taking in the local history of both the structure and region with many interesting features, although I was particularly taken by the two different styles of outer wall support.
The first an original 16th century construction...
The second I think built in the 19th century..
But which is better? They both have different aesthetic qualities and i'm sure both do an equally good job of supporting the wall - Absorbing the lateral forces created by the great weight of the huge roof at Waxham. I have pondered this for a good while and am loathed to make up my mind, in fact I don't want to choose between them.
The first an original 16th century construction...
The second I think built in the 19th century..
But which is better? They both have different aesthetic qualities and i'm sure both do an equally good job of supporting the wall - Absorbing the lateral forces created by the great weight of the huge roof at Waxham. I have pondered this for a good while and am loathed to make up my mind, in fact I don't want to choose between them.
You could say that I'm all ifs and buttresses!
+Many Coats+
There buttress for the grace of God? (how many times can I make this jape?). To my mind, the 19th C. one has a certain geological look to it - 'The Order of the Strata', etc. and the 16th C. one is a little prissy. Oh well.
ReplyDeleteInteresting Tom. I see your point, buttress I still cannot make up my mind. I think I like one more than the other, although the feelings just keep waxham and waining!
DeleteI loathe you for your indecisiveness in this matter!
ReplyDeleteMy dear Munro.
ReplyDeleteThey do some nice sandwiches at Waxham barn cafe and I gather that they are made out of loathes!