7350 Developing the dendrochronology of elm in historic buildings

Dendrochronology is an independent and precise scientific dating technique that is widely used on oak (Quercus spp) timbers in historic buildings to provide invaluable information in relation to decisions about protection, management, and conservation at both national and local levels. However it has become increasingly apparent that there are a substantial number of historic buildings that make use of timbers other than oak, most notably elm (Ulmus spp), and which cannot currently be readily dated through the appl...