Glossary of prehistoric and historic timber buildings

Abstract

Glossary of the european traditional building terminology. The main focus is put on standing buildings, mostly on wooden constructions, but terms and concepts of excavated buildings are also comprised.

The area of tools of woodworking and some working techniques is included.

Keywords

• Europe
• building
• traditional architecture
• vernacular architecture
• timber
• wood
• glossary
• archaeology
• ethnology
• carpentry