This wasn't uncommon in the old days. My wife and I are living in an old farmhouse Circa 1784 the rafters are marked with roman numeral numbers. The numbers pair up the correct timbers. The house has never been moved (based on historical records and photos of the house).

"The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift."

- Albert Einstein.