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Queen post roof

Paired vertical or near vertical timbers placed symmetrically on the tie beam (main beam) of a roof to support the purlins (horizontal longitudinal timbers).

Moat Farm, a 14th or 15th century timber framed hall house in Bedingham

The queen post roof at Moat Farm, a 14th or 15th century timber framed hall house in Bedingham. (© NCC)