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Building Glossary

The Glossary identifies terms used for vernacular buildings, in particular the components of timber-framed structures. They can be identified by name or from the drawings.

_{It is based on the Practical Handbook Recording Timber-Framed Buildings: an Illustrated Glossary by Nat Alcock, Maurice Barley, Philip Dixon and Bob Meeson, published by the Council for British Archaeology (available in hard copy from the CBA). Conversion to the web version of the Glossary has been generously supported by Joyce Bishop.}

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