How do you dig a building?

An introduction to buildings archaeology

Through the Keyhole

Who lives in a house like this?

Who lives in a house like this?

Who lives in a house like this?

Sash Window Design

In early windows, the sash box is exposed and flush to the outside wall.

From 1709, the sash box had to be set back four inches.

From 1774 onwards, the sash box had to be recessed behind the brickwork.

During the Georgian period, sash window design changed because of fire regulations.

Door Position

Georgian Terrace – front doors on the same side of each house

Victorian Terrace – front doors paired together

The Unbelievable Tax Game

•Window Tax•Brick Tax•Hearth Tax•Wallpaper Tax•Glass Tax

•Window Tax: 1696-1851•Brick Tax: 1784-1850•Hearth Tax: 1662-1689•Wallpaper Tax: 1712-1836•Glass Tax: 1746-1845

Brick Tax (1784-1850)

Window Tax (1696-1851)

Evidence of alteration