De Oude Steen in Brugge. Dendrochronologisch en bouwhistorisch onderzoek van het huis Wollestraat 29.

A groundbreaking discovery places 'De Oude Steen,' a historic residence in Bruges, as the oldest dated dwelling in the city. Dendrochronological analysis of preserved timber layers in its cellar walls revealed construction between 1177 and 1205 AD, challenging previous assumptions about Bruges' architectural timeline. This rare survival of fieldstone masonry and ancient beams provides unprecedented insights into medieval building techniques. The study, combining dendrochronology with architectural history, confirms the structure's exceptional age while offering a precise dating framework for similar heritage sites.

Haneca, K., Ras, S., & Debonne, V. (2023). De Oude Steen in Brugge. Dendrochronologisch en bouwhistorisch onderzoek van het huis Wollestraat 29. In (Editor), Onderzoeksrapporten agentschap Onroerend Erfgoed. agentschap Onroerend Erfgoed. https://doi.org/10.55465/xplm4901