Dendrochronological analysis by Tree Ring Services of Oak timber from The Old Dairy and Timbers Barn, Cressing, 2005 - EEX54533
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 7740 2048 (13m by 16m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL72SE |
| Civil Parish | CRESSING, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Tree Ring Services
Date
08 Aug 2005 - 08 Aug 2005
Description
Sapwood evidence from the old dairy (EHER 40666) suggests that it could not have been built before the winter of AD1759/60 and therefore was probably built in 1760. Four timbers from timbers barn are dated and used to form a chronology spanning AD1550-1638. The timbers produce precise felling dates, 2 in 1638 and one the winter of 1638/9, suggesting construction started in 1639 or soon after.
Sources
- --- SEX65701 Dendrochronology Report: Tree ring services. unknown. Dendrochronological Analysis of Oak Timbers from the Old Dairy and Timbers Barn, Cressing.
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
- EHER 40665 Mid 17th century timber framed barn, now house, 'Timbers Barn', Bulford Farm (Building)
- EHER 40666 Mid 18th century dairy, 'The Old Dairy', adjacent to Bulford Barns (Building)