Brace Tie

Brace Ties were used to help stabilize bell frames by using a long wooden plank that stretched over all the braces. These frames would usually be in a straight line like the 3.1. Grooves were cut into the Brace ties, and in most cases the braces as well, and then slotted onto the braces.

Sussex Frames with Brace Ties

.Hamsey, St Peter  (c1686)

Sketch by Kye L Leaver

Hamsey, St Peter