What is recorded here
This black commemorative plaque records: The greatest timber framed roof in Europe. The massive carved frames for the Roof of the Great Hall in the Palace of Westminster were made in Farnham not far from this spot, and sent to London in the summer of 1395.
The roof of the Great Hall in the Palace of Westminster, crafted in 1395, stands as Europe's largest timber-framed roof, showcasing medieval woodworking mastery and serving as a symbol of England’s architectural heritage.
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Photo: Julian Osley on Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0