Roof Details - Blackhouse, Lewis, Scotland
The traditional approach to roofing the blackhouse (croft) was to place layer of turf over the wooden framework and then cover with hay/straw. This was then tied down with old fishing nets and the ropes and stones keep this in place.
Makes a nice photo, I think
Makes a nice photo, I think
Ref:
Date:
08/04/11
Location:
Gearrannan, Isle of Lewis, Hebrides, Scotland
Photographer:
Craig Williams
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Roof Details - Blackhouse, Lewis, Scotland
The traditional approach to roofing the blackhouse (croft) was to place layer of turf over the wooden framework and then cover with hay/straw. This was then tied down with old fishing nets and the ropes and stones keep this in place.
Makes a nice photo, I think
Makes a nice photo, I think
Ref:
Date:
08/04/11
Location:
Gearrannan, Isle of Lewis, Hebrides, Scotland
Photographer:
Craig Williams
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Roof Details - Blackhouse, Lewis, Scotland
The traditional approach to roofing the blackhouse (croft) was to place layer of turf over the wooden framework and then cover with hay/straw. This was then tied down with old fishing nets and the ropes and stones keep this in place.
Makes a nice photo, I think
Makes a nice photo, I think
Ref:
Date:
08/04/11
Location:
Gearrannan, Isle of Lewis, Hebrides, Scotland
Photographer:
Craig Williams
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