Historically, cob has had substantial use in building homes in England, particularly in the South West regions where the required materials are readily available. Cob houses have appeared in England since at least from the 1200s. Cob’s popularity rose in the late 18th and early 19th centuries as a reaction to the high cost of bricks and the scarce availability of proper quality stones in certain areas. Cob cottages from this time that have been well maintained still stand today, a testament to the durability of the material. The peculiarity of cob is evidenced by the unique historic building styles … Continue reading The Rural Relics, What Are Cob Cottages?