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The carpenter who made this a thousand years ago probably complained that some part of the door didn't line up properly and that if they had more time, they could have done a better job.
There is a striking air gap at the top. That poor carpenter died knowing he did a shitty job (that we are now admiring)
The gap is not original, the planks were cut down and were most likely rounded at the top.
https://www.westminster-abbey.org/history/explore-our-history/britains-oldest-door
That's a great link with fascinating details!!