June 8, 2006
Ely Cathedral dendrochronology
The study of timber tree rings, known as dendrochronology, has revealed that repairs were carried out in the south transept in 1425/26, with the cause of damage likely to have been a documented, yet previously undated, earthquake which destroyed part of the cathedral.Full article here.The research by experts from Nottingham University also revealed that the oldest known timbers in the “Ship of the Fens”, in the west tower turrets, date back almost 1000 years to 1043-1068.
The team has been collecting samples of oak timbers from the cathedral and monastic buildings on the site for nearly two decades.
Posted by David on June 8, 2006 9:44 AM
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I'm currently reading a book called "Oak" which, as you might surmise, is about oak and its uses and growth and relationships with its ecological neighbors and so forth. The article fits in perfectly and I'll print it and put it inside to keep with it.
Posted by: Sarah on June 8, 2006 7:16 PM
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