Timbers of the medieval Ancrum Bridge, exposed on the bed of the River Teviot.
Salvaged sample of the large timber. Eoin has identified saw, auger, adze and axe tool marks on it.
Splitting the green oak log
Shaping the timber with an axe,
adze,
shaving horse
and saw
Using an auger to make a joint
The completed replica joint, using traditional medieval methods.