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The word "crook" or "cruck" originates from the Middle English term crok(e), which comes from the Old Norse krāka, meaning "hook." This term also gave rise to the word "crooked," referring to something bent, twisted, or deformed. Additionally, it is the source of the "crook" used by shepherds and symbolically by bishops.

Crucks were primarily used during the medieval period in the construction of timber-framed buildings, such as houses and large tithe barns.

They were also employed in the roofs of stone-walled structures like churches. However, these bent timbers were relatively rare due to their high demand in the shipbuilding industry.

When naturally curved timbers were readily available, carpenters continued to use them long after the medieval period. For example, base crucks can still be found in the roofs of the residential range at Staple Inn Buildings, Nos. 337-338, High Holborn, London.

These crucks date back to 1586, with notable alterations in 1886 by Alfred Waterhouse, as well as further restorations in 1936 and 1954-55. Despite these modifications, renowned expert Cecil Hewett has confirmed that the 16th-century crucks remain original.

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The word "crook" or "cruck" originates from the Middle English term crok(e), which comes from the Old Norse krāka, meaning "hook." This term also gave rise to the word "crooked," referring to something bent, twisted, or deformed. Additionally, it is the source of the "crook" used by shepherds and symbolically by bishops.

Crucks were primarily used during the medieval period in the construction of timber-framed buildings, such as houses and large tithe barns.

They were also employed in the roofs of stone-walled structures like churches. However, these bent timbers were relatively rare due to their high demand in the shipbuilding industry.

When naturally curved timbers were readily available, carpenters continued to use them long after the medieval period. For example, base crucks can still be found in the roofs of the residential range at Staple Inn Buildings, Nos. 337-338, High Holborn, London.

These crucks date back to 1586, with notable alterations in 1886 by Alfred Waterhouse, as well as further restorations in 1936 and 1954-55. Despite these modifications, renowned expert Cecil Hewett has confirmed that the 16th-century crucks remain original.

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