Yes, piles or pilings are commonly used in skyscraper construction, extending down to bedrock to support the massive weight of the building, but I don't see how that would apply to a cottage.
The term is used in the US in describing certain historic structures, but without explanation of the meaning.
There is a "Pile Cottage" marked on the map at 7:06.
What distinguishes a "pile" cottage from any other cottage?
I shall have to research that.
Does it mean a brick cottage, perchance? It still seems to be in current usage.
And what does "pcm" mean? Monthly rent, perhaps?
From what I have discovered ‘pile’ refers to the way the foundations are laid on weak ground.
http://www.understandconstruction.com/pile-foundations.html
If that has anything to do with this cottage I have no idea.
PCM-per calendar month.
Expensive.
Yes, piles or pilings are commonly used in skyscraper construction, extending down to bedrock to support the massive weight of the building, but I don't see how that would apply to a cottage.
The term is used in the US in describing certain historic structures, but without explanation of the meaning.
https://omeka.lib.auburn.edu/items/show/329#?c=0&m=0&s=0&cv=0&xywh=-184%2C-488%2C3662%2C3446
And evidently, they could have "double piles". Of course, the "cottage" in this picture is more like a mansion.
Not a lot about it really.Shall do some more digging.Different terms may yield different results.