Virginia

Brockenbrough, King Street, Port Royal, Caroline County (38.170467, -77.191083)

Felling Dates: Winter 1777/8, Spring 1778, Summer 1778

Principal rafters 1777(18C, 17C), 1773(13), 1770(10); Strut 1777(21C, 16C); Rafter brace 1771(7); Summer beams 1777(30¼C, 18½C); Joist (0/1); Purlins (Tulip poplar) 1777(C2); Rafters (Tulip poplar) (0/2). Site Master 1481-1777 BPR (t = 8.1 OMBx1; 7.3 MONTP; 6.7 WATCH).

Miles, D H, and Worthington, M J, 2006 “The Tree-Ring Dating of Brockenbrough House, King Street, Port Royal, Virginia ”, ODL unpubl rep 2006/51

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