"Because these materials rotted away long ago, leaving no visible clues abovegrou remains of buildings have been uncovered.”
"From archaeological digs we know that the earliest houses were rectangular timb
buildings, dating to the Neolithic period, around 6,000 years ago."
“Wooden stakes were then placed between the posts, and hazel twigs were woven
them to make what is known as a wattle fence.”
"Beds would have been made from straw and twigs, much like a bird's nest, and pl
against the walls.”