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Crucks

Scope note

Pairs of naturally curved timbers that rise from the ground or outer walls of buildings to support a ridge beam; joined at the top and connected by tie beams. DAC

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30001846

Broader Terms used

structural frames

Equivalent Terms used

cruck

Created

13yrs ago

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