In today's world, Bavin (wood) has become a topic of great relevance and interest to a wide spectrum of society. From its impact on people's daily lives to its influence on the economy and politics, Bavin (wood) has managed to capture attention and spark passionate debates in different areas. With the passage of time, its importance and impact have increased, which has generated a growing interest in understanding its nature, its implications and its possible future consequences. In this article, we will further explore the phenomenon of Bavin (wood) and discuss its significance in the current context.
Bavin (wood) was a traditional unit of firewood, a large log.
A bavin in the 16thC was a piece of wood standardised as three foot long and two feet round. In Hampshire in the early19thC, its cost was between 6 and 15 shillings per hundred bavins.
Charles Vancouver in 1813 wrote of "Bavins for heating the oven and making a sudden but transient fire". Bavins were used especially by bakers.
Jane Austen in 1814 complained to her sister that “My Mother’s Wood is brought in-but by some mistake, no Bavins. She must therefore buy some”.