Oak Trees and the technology of timber conversion with particular reference to the use of water-power in West and South Yorkshire

Hippisley-Cox, Charles (2016) Oak Trees and the technology of timber conversion with particular reference to the use of water-power in West and South Yorkshire. In: Regional Urbanism in the Era of Globalisation REUG 2016, 3rd - 5th Feb 2016, Huddersfield University. (Unpublished)

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Here follows a discussion with regard to the potential inter-relationship between the two main species of oak and the carpentry traditions of timber-frame buildings within the British Isles. It is suggested that natural distributions pre-date the development of carpentry traditions and that subsequent woodland management and the ability to convert timber using water power might have perpetuated the distribution until relatively recent times. In addition a suggestion is made that there may also be a link between cruck frames and the technology to produce appropriate sash-mounted saws and the ability to harness waterpower.

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Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	oak, timber frames, traditional carpentry skills, woodland management, building conservation, cruck frame, forestry, rip saws, water mills, timber mills,
Subjects:	D History General and Old World > DA Great Britain G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GE Environmental Sciences T Technology > TH Building construction
Schools:	School of Art, Design and Architecture > Centre for Urban Design, Architecture and Sustainability School of Art, Design and Architecture
Related URLs:	Author Conference
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Depositing User:	Charles Hippisley-Cox
Date Deposited:	21 Jul 2016 14:52
Last Modified:	01 Apr 2018 18:30
URI:	http://eprints.hud.ac.uk/id/eprint/29038

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