Restored 16th Century Oak Beam

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Admin No Comments

A little bit of history in your home

 

This is a very interesting piece of wood. It is an original 16^th Century English Oak beam salvaged from Old Abbey Farm in Cheshire – part of an amazing consignment of oak beams that I recently purchased in order to restore for clients.  

 

It was originally hand hewn with carpentry tools available in that era – possibly similar to these.

 

The original craftsman has very cleverly retained the natural fork of the oak tree branch to form a natural V shape. This would have be used to formed a natural support for another oak beam to tie together the overall support fabric of the farm house.

 

Now over 400 years later, a 21^st century craftsman with modern equipment has transform it back to a thing of natural beauty that will now enhance a new clients property

 

So if you would like to incorporate a little history or truly spectacular looking beam into your house, why not give me a call on UK 028 92699191 or Ire. 04892699191 or visit our web site and we can supply a special beam for your personal project.

 

Steve