Hartlaw Cottages, Newton-On-The-Moor, Hartlaw, Shilbottle, Northumberland: Tree-Ring Analysis of Timbers
Author(s): Alison Arnold, Robert Howard
Samples were taken from the timbers of the roof structure and four window lintels, with these timbers all thought to be reused from a maritime context. A single site sequence, containing three samples from principal rafters, was dated to span the period AD 1543–1651. Interpretation of the sapwood demonstrates that at least two of these samples are likely to have been felled in AD 1651 with it possible that the third was also felled at this time. Assuming that all three are reused, a terminus post quem for the building of AD 1651 is obtained. A further three site sequences are undated.
- Report Number:
- 74/2010
- Series:
- Research Department Reports
- Pages:
- 42
- Keywords:
- Dendrochronology Standing Building