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The Farmstead 



plank being kept in place by spiking two -inch 

 pieces, one on either end on top of the bridge 



plank. In case no 

 retaining wall is 

 built, and the earth 

 lies immediately 

 against the basement 

 wall(rig.lOO), damp- 

 ness may be largely 

 prevented from 

 reaching the stable 

 and the animals by building a second wall across 

 the side or end of the barn, inclosing a space 

 or room for roots immediately under the drive - 



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Fig. 



Bridge into the barn. 





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Fig. 100. An embankment entrance, with retaining walls holding 

 the corners. 



way. The floor over this root- cellar should be 

 deafened to prevent frost entering from above 

 (Fig. 101). The second wall will remain com- 



