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A method of construction using woven rods or branches.

Wattling was a traditional construction method using woven branches or rods, usually made from materials such as willow or hazel.

Wattle panels were commonly used in walls, fencing and agricultural structures. They were often combined with daub to create building walls.

References to wattling in historical records provide evidence of traditional building methods and the use of local natural resources.

See also:
Spars
Coppice
Woodland

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