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Anchoring the Thatched Roof
A skilled thatcher on a thatched roof in Dorset England

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Patterns at the ridgeline are not just decorative. They anchor the thatch in place. Every master thatcher has his own finishing touches.

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Thatcher works on a thatched cottage in Dorset England

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