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  • Yorkshire Vernacular Buildings Study Group - Researches and records the vernacular architecture of Yorkshire, organises conferences, dayschools and walkabouts, and publishes newsheets and an annual journal.
  • RCAHM Vernacular Architecture - Outline of the Royal Commission for Ancient and Historic Monuments in Wales approach to the study of the traditional architecture of farmhouses, farm-buildings and cottages.
  • Exploring the Round Houses of Doves - An article on dovecotes by Klara Spandl in British Archaeology, with references and a list of dovecotes open to the public.
  • Living Under a Medieval Field - An article by John Letts in British Archaeology on the evidence of widespread survival of ancient thatch on vernacular buildings. History of thatching.
  • Timber-Framed Houses - A beginner's guide to the history and construction of medieval timber-framed houses in England and Wales by the owner of one. Examples, bibliography and glossary.
  • Historic Farm Buildings Group - For those concerned with the past, present and future of historic farm buildings. Aims, downloadable newsletter, news and events, journal (contents in pdf format.)
  • Medieval Peasant Houses - Mainly in 14th-century England. Scholarly summary by Paul Gans of the Department of Chemistry, New York University, on his Medieval Technology Pages.
  • Head to Head - An illustrated summary of a book by David Grech, which traces a 600-mile walk across England, sketching the regional variations in vernacular architecture.
  • Barley Hall, York - This medieval oak-framed house has been carefully restored to the way it would have looked in the 1480s. Photographs, visitor information.
  • Ryedale Vernacular Building Materials Research Group - A multi-disciplinary research group for those with an interest in the vernacular buildings of Ryedale, North Yorkshire, and in particular the building stones and source quarries. Membership, research, meetings, and bibliography.
  • Scottish Vernacular Buildings Working Group - SVBWG provides a focus for people interested in the traditional buildings of Scotland. Illustrated description of its activities and events.
  • Vernacular Architecture Group - Studies traditional buildings in the British Isles and from around the World. Organises conferences and publishes a refereed journal.

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