What question did this study set out to answer?

This research aims to date historical timbers from The Stag's Head using tree-ring analysis.

June 13, 2026Open Access

The Stag's Head, 10 West Street, Dunster, Somerset: Tree-ring Analysis of Oak Timbers

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

This research aims to date historical timbers from The Stag's Head using tree-ring analysis.
Tree-ring analysis conducted on timber samples from the roof and ceiling of The Stag's Head.
Samples included three ceiling joists for dating.
Three ceiling joists dated to the first quarter of the sixteenth century.

Implication

Scientific dating reveals 16th-century origins of oak timbers in historic building in Dunster, suggesting architectural significance.

Abstract

Scientific dating of historic timbers Tree-ring analysis was undertaken on samples taken from timbers to the roof and ceiling resulting in the dating of three of them. Three ceiling joists are now dated to the first quarter of the sixteenth century.

Discussion

No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.

Cite This Study

Howard et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2cf6d7faef96ed7f0588a3 https://doi.org/10.5284/1143348

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Implication

Scientific dating reveals 16th-century origins of oak timbers in historic building in Dunster, suggesting architectural significance.

The Stag's Head, 10 West Street, Dunster, Somerset: Tree-ring Analysis of Oak Timbers

Key Points

Implication

Abstract

Discussion

Cite This Study

The Stag's Head, 10 West Street, Dunster, Somerset: Tree-ring Analysis of Oak Timbers

Key Points

Implication

Abstract

Discussion

Cite This Study

Keep reading

Keep reading