Whitestaunton Manor is a Grade I listed private house with 14th century origins as a Hall House, growing in the traditions and taste of following centuries encompassing the introduction of layers of decorative timber work, beginning with magnificent wind braced roofs, hidden by carved coffered ceilings, in turn hidden by Georgian/Victorian lath and plaster ceilings. As part of the refurbishment and repair of the whole building and following intensive repair of the over riding roof structure, a large amount of research and documentation was undertaken in each roof area of the Manor to reveal decorative timber work that would in turn tell the story of the buildings evolution. A hammerbeam roof was discovered in the North range, a 16th century coffered ceiling uncovered in the West wing, panelling within the dining room (relocated from unknown origin) carefully repaired having been ridden with deathwatch beetle and medieval windbracing in the East wing also exposed and repaired. The outstanding hammerbeam roof existed in outline only, having been 'hidden' in the attic space for over 200 years following Georgian work to the building that had covered it up. The challenge was to ensure the rebuilt structure would be self supporting, having been significantly altered when hidden. A combination of carpenter, engineer and architect minds worked out how connections between wall plate, truss foot and hammerbeam were originally intended to work; the skill of the craftsmen employed to undertake repairs ensured connections were made and the structure did become, once again, self supporting. Over 8 months, new elements were carved to match the existing and exceptionally careful repairs to remaining original pieces were undertaken, resulting in the re-establishment of a stunning roof structure. All of the work was undertaken in English Oak to match the existing.