Britain’s oldest house discovered

Archaeologists have recently uncovered the oldest house in Britain. It’s in a pleasant location, overlooking the lake at Star Carr, near Scarborough. The roof was made of thatched reeds and constructed of timber posts, among other very original features. Great for nomad hunters!

The house is believed to be about 11,000 years old, built about 6,000 years before the Stonehenge monument, and probably inhabited for 200-500 years. The site suggests the house was about 11.5 feet wide, yet still includes many artifacts, including an oar, arrow tips, deer skulls, as well as signs that they may have had domesticated dogs.

Are you interested in finding your own classic home in VT? Unfortunately BCK Real Estate doesn’t have any listing dating back 11,000 years, but visiting our website gives you the option of one-click search for any style home, such as Victorian. Check out http://www.bckrealestate.com or call John Biondolillo at BCK Real Estate (802) 479-3366 and email at John@bckrealestate.com.