Cyflwyno Cartrefi Cefn Gwlad Cymru / Introducing Houses of the Welsh Countryside This generously illustrated introduction to the development of Welsh homes from the Middle Ages to the Industrial Revolution tells the story of a vital part of Wales" rich architectural heritage. It explores house types such as the open hall, the longhouse and the cottage alongside distinctive regional forms such as the Snowdonian house and the wonderful timber-framed architecture of the Welsh border. The book is based on the pioneering work of Peter Smith with the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales that resulted in the influential classic "Houses of the Welsh Countryside" - an internationally known study that has had a profo...