Finkenherd 1, Timber-framed heritage monument in Quedlinburg, Germany
Finkenherd 1 is a timber-framed house in Quedlinburg about 8.5 meters (28 feet) long and displays typical features of medieval wooden-frame construction. The structure preserves the characteristic beam arrangement common to this region.
The house dates from Quedlinburg's medieval settlement period and belongs to the buildings that have survived from that time. The structure was later included in the UNESCO World Heritage list, which protects Quedlinburg's outstanding collection of timber-framed buildings.
This house shows the craft tradition of timber-frame building that shapes Quedlinburg's appearance today. The visible wooden beams and their arrangement tell the story of building techniques passed down through generations of craftspeople.
The house is part of the historic old town and can be viewed while walking through the downtown area. The best time to visit is in daylight so the details of the timber-frame construction are clearly visible.
The beams were joined together without nails using only wood connections, a technique that allowed the house to survive for centuries. This construction method shows how medieval craftspeople performed complex geometric calculations to create stable structures without metal parts.
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