Description

Background Story:

‘Weathering’ in its previous lifeform was part of a large exterior gate to a courtyard and around 100 years old, although the house is much older. The weathered markings from the gate hinge can be clearly seen, telling of the years the gates have withstood elements and events over time. The wood is pine matchboard, most probably locally sourced (E.Mids) and planted around 1900-1910. The building itself was previously a shop, on a busy village street and so the gate will have witnessed comings and goings of deliveries, the family living in the house over time, the smithy next door, the village school opposite, and subsequent history over the past century or so.