Site Event/Activity record ENT5280 - Sampling of Timbers at Scott’s Cottage, Bathley Lane, Norwell (The Old Post Office)

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Location Scott’s Cottage, Bathley Lane, Norwell
Grid reference SK 76987 61585 (point)
Map sheet SK76SE
District Newark
Civil Parish Norwell, Newark

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English Heritage

Date

2007

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Description

Tree-Ring analysis was undertaken on 8 out of 9 samples taken. Truss 3 tie beam is derived from a timber with an estimated felling date range of AD 1609-34. The south brace from Truss 3 east wall post to the wall plate is derived from a timber with an estimated felling date range of AD 1412-37. The truss 2 west wall post was probably felled after AD 1424.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Unpublished document: English Heritage. 2010. Tree-Ring Analysis of Timbers at Scott’s Cottage, Bathley Lane, Norwell.

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

  • THE OLD POST OFFICE, Norwell (Scott's Cottage) (Building)

Record last edited

Mar 13 2025 3:47PM

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