Tree-Ring Analysis of Timbers from the Church of St Mary the Virgin, Strethall, Essex
Author(s): Dr Martin Bridge
The nave and chancel roofs were assessed for their dendrochronological potential. No datable timbers were found in the chancel roof as they had too few rings. The nave roof was thought to be of early-fifteenth century date and to possibly incorporate earlier timbers. No evidence was found of the presence of earlier re-used timbers in the nave, and the rafters and tie beam were found to have been made from trees most likely felled in the period AD 1520-41, making this an early-sixteenth century roof.
- Report Number:
- 60/2004
- Series:
- CfA Reports
- Pages:
- 12
- Keywords:
- Dendrochronology Standing Building
