Abstract

This paper considers the use of timber in the roofs of the Choir, the North Transept, 1–rr2 The College and the Dorter of Durham Cathedral. Information on the historical records of the timber is given. A description is also given on the background to the timber engineering used in the construction of the cathedral. Sections through some of the roof timbers are given and a discussion on the dendrochronology on the roof timbers is included. SYNOPSIS INTRODUCTION THE BUILDING SEQUENCE ENGINEERING DENDROCHRONOLOGY ROYAL COMMISSION [FIGURES 1, 2 AND 3] CONCLUSIONS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS REFERENCES

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