Medieval Housing

Question 1

What were cruck houses is made out of

Answer 1

-Cruck houses Had a wooden frame which was plastered wattle and daub. This was a mixture of mud, strong, and manure packed between a thatched wood frame. Straw added insulation to the wall while manure found the whole mixture together, giving it strength
-Roofs were thatched with straw
-Windows were small holes in the wall
-Doors would be covered with curtain rather than having a door

Question 2

What were inside cruck houses

Answer 2

Very little furniture inside
no running water
no toilets no baths
no washing basins
beds
toilet bucket

Question 3

Why were animals brought inside

Answer 3

So they wouldn’t be stolen or wandered off or eaten by animals