ABSTRACT
This paper is the result of three case studies connected to a survey of preserved Romanesque church roofs in the western Swedish province of Västergötland. The roofs in question are rare examples of medieval hybrid roofs, trussed constructions with an integrated ridge purlin. From the perspectives of the archaeologist and the craft researcher, the authors interpret the original constructions and their systems, which differ from other Romanesque church roofs in the province. Based on the results, the connection between these roof types and traditional rural post and plank barns is discussed.
