ENN111238 - Church of St Lawrence, 2023 (Dendrochronological survey)

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Location

Grid reference SP 6940 4869 (point)
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> 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.

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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

  • St. Lawrence's Church (Building)

Record last edited

Jun 24 2024 3:13PM

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