Transsylvania Nostra Journal

The roof structure above the Lutheran Parish Church in Sibiu consists of several units. Based on the dendrochronological studies conducted between 2012 and 2016, the building and repair of the 14th-16th century roof structures can be dated accurately to a year, and at the same time the church’s building history, which was previously uncertain, can be easily traced. The roof structures in Sibiu are the earliest still standing roof structures in Transylvania, thus they deserve special attention, especially as they allow us to observe the development of mediaeval carpentry and roof structures.

Keywords: Lutheran Parish Church in Sibiu, roof structure, dendrochronology, dating, building history