SDO18125 - Tree-ring analysis of timbers from the foundry site, Poole, Dorset
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| Type | Unpublished document |
|---|---|
| Title | Tree-ring analysis of timbers from the foundry site, Poole, Dorset |
| Author/Originator | Hillam, J |
| Date/Year | 1990 |
| Ancient Monuments Laboratory | 92/90 |
Abstract/Summary
This report identifies and analysis of seventeen samples from medieval boat timbers found at the Foundry site. These timbers revealed that oak and elm had been used in the manufacture. Dendrochronological analysis also showed that the timbers from relatively young trees with the results that samples had less than 60 rings. However, no dating was obtained.
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Description
Unpublished client report by Jennifer Hillam for Ancient Monuments Laboratory in association with Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission for England, dated August 1990.
Location
Dorset Historic Environment Record Digital
Referenced Monuments (1)
- MDO6891 Poole Foundry store of medieval ships timbers (Monument)
Referenced Events (1)
- EDO7851 Tree-ring analysis of the timbers from the foundry site, Poole; analysis 1990
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