ENN111238 - Church of St Lawrence, 2023 (Dendrochronological survey)
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Location
Grid reference | SP 6940 4869 (point) |
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Civil Parish | TOWCESTER, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Historic England
Date
January-July 2023
Description
Four large beams supporting the ceiling to the ringing chamber were sampled. Only one was dated, giving a likely felling date range of AD 1468–1501. This may suggest that the tower was constructed in this period, and thus further elucidates the development of the porch and clerestory.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN115371 Report: Bridge, M and Tyers, C. 2023. Church of St Lawrence, Moat Lane, Towcester, Northamptonshire: Tree-ring Dating of Oak Timbers in the West Tower. Historic England Research Report Series. 40/2023. Historic England.
External Links (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- 727/4/1 St. Lawrence's Church (Building)
Record last edited
Jun 24 2024 3:13PM