Tree-Ring Analysis of Timbers from the Tower and Hall at Thistlewood Farmhouse, Highbridge, Near Carlisle, Cumbria
Author(s): Alison Arnold, Robert Howard, Cliff Litton
Core samples were obtained from 26 different timbers in three areas of the tower and attached hall at Thistlewood Farmhouse; the roof of the attached hall, the roof of the tower, and a probable inserted second-floor frame also in the tower. Of these samples 20 were measured and analysed, with this analysis producing two site chronologies. The first site chronology, HBGASQ01, comprises four samples with a combined overall length of 63 rings. The second site chronology, HBGASQ02, comprises two samples with a combined overall length of 59 rings. Neither of these site chronologies, nor the remaining individual samples can be dated. The most likely reason for the lack of dating is the low number of rings on the individual samples. This is a consequence of the timbers being made from fast grown trees which were felled whilst still relatively young.
- Report Number:
- 34/2004
- Series:
- CfA Reports
- Pages:
- 17
- Keywords:
- Dendrochronology Standing Building
