Object Number: Q2210

Collection: British Archaeology

Object Name: architectural element

Description: Oak timbers. Foyle has written 'Q2210a, Q2210b, Oak timbers, probably 2 parts of same ceiling beam. With joints indicating supporting post positions. A: 2 corners chamfered with carved chamfer-stops. Are of limewash on one side. 2 rectangular cutouts like mortice joints. One end removed with new saw mark, presumably around 1980 when crated up. Label says parts thrown away (because of rot?) B: Iron bar 57cm long attached to one side with 2 bolts. Rot and deathwatch beetle damage at one end. Other end removed with new saw mark as a above. 2 sides chamfered with carved chamfer-stops. 5 sided hole going right through at one end, with remains of joints inside it where a post was morticed in'.