Str259
Code name (Unique Key)
Str259
Type of structural unit
Door frame
Location code
Space code
List of chronological phases
New Palace Period (1700-1450)
Position in the space
At the entrance of Corridor 26, over the Space 26, at N-W of Central Court (Cortile 40).
General dimensions of the saved part of the door frame
135x0,40x0,95
Type of door (architectural)
Entrance door
Number of door leafs
1
Type of door jamb bases
Stone
Presence of threshold
No
Presence of transversal horizontal timber on the stone base
Yes
Number of vertical timbers at each jamb pier of the timber frame of the door
Three (3)
Type of infill between vertical timbers
Rubble masonry
State of preservation when excavated
Bad
Current state of preservation
Restored
Method of documentation
On site
Bibliographical
General description of the door frame
The door frame, both on southern and northern part of polythyron, are restored. The three door jambs were made by gypsum (gesso alabastrino).
Type of timber evidence
Stone base with mortises / bedding
Structural unit
Number of items
One (1)
Shape of the timber element
T
Position of the stone base
On the floor
Linked resources
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The original stone base is visible for a minimal part since the restoration... -
After restoration works, timber element was replaced by modern cement. The ... -
After restoration works, timber element was replaced by modern cement. The ... -
After restoration works, timber element was replaced by modern cement. The ... -
A transversal horizontal timber element was grafted on the gypsum stone bas...