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Archbrace Roof

: Bowhill, Exeter, Devon

The arch-bracedGlossary Term roof became a popular late medieval form for the open hall, with a timber archGlossary Term forming bracing beneath the principal raftersGlossary Term. The addition of decoration to the principal timbers was a sign of status.

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Last updated: Monday, 26th January 2009
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