Detailed view of the medieval timber hammerbeam roof in Westminster Hall

Date:
circa 1955 - circa 1980
Location:
Palace of Westminster, Westminster Hall, Parliament Square, Westminster, City of Westminster, Greater London Authority
Reference:
UXC01/01/01/0119/03
Type:
Photograph (Negative)
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Description

Westminster Hall dates to 1097-99, and was remodelled between 1394-1401 by Henry Yevele and the carpenter Hugh Herland. It was during this remodelling that the hammerbeam roof was built. The image shows huge jutting carved figure of angels, each with a shield crest underneath them. They reach out into the room, and are attached at the apex of a triangular buttress towards the bottom of the roof shafts.

Content

This is part of the Sub Series: UXC01/01/01 Series of 35mm negatives showing English architecture; within the Series: UXC01/01 Series of negatives showing English architecture; within the Collection: UXC01 Ursula Clark Collection

Rights

© Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Clark, Ursula

Keywords

Hammerbeam Roof, Medieval Hall