Tree-Ring Analysis of Timbers from the Former Church of St Mary Magdalene, Boveney, near Eton, Buckinghamshire
Author(s): Dr Martin Bridge
The wooden tower to this former church has a complex structure with an inner and an outer frame, and additional strengthening members. Dendrochronological investigation was carried out with a view to phasing these various components. A total of sixteen samples was taken from various elements in the timber tower, the majority of which looked to have sufficient rings for dating. After preparation of the samples, it was found that several contained abrupt growth changes, and could not be dated. Four samples did date, one retaining a single sapwood ring, and having a likely felling date range of AD 1451-83, and three others which appear to form a single group most likely felled in the period AD 1487-1519.
- Report Number:
- 8/2006
- Series:
- Research Department Reports
- Pages:
- 13
- Keywords:
- Dendrochronology Standing Building
