'The roof dates from the Tudor reconstruction and is very low pitched and, therefore, lead covered. It is divided into sixteen bays by five cambered and heavily moulded tie-beams running across the room and a ridge purlin and two side purlins running lengthwise. There are heavy ornamental pendants at each intersection, very much in the style of the early 16th century, and the braces have pierced decoration. The common rafters are probably original, although the boarding behind them is more likely to be Victorian restoration' (Dunn & Sutermeister, <i>Guildhall</i> 19).