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Portfolio / Conservation / Witherley
Scaffolding lifts were carefully positioned to allow principal work area to be accessible with minimal alteration to the scaffold, mechanical fixing of the scaffold to the structure was not permitted.The retention of original stonework is of primary importance and only when stones are structurally unsound would they be replaced. The detail of original carving and their profiles would be replicated where new work is introduced.
Tradtional mortars using lime putties and whenever possible local sands allows for reconstruction impact against retained fabric to be minimised. Contractors are required to prepare a sample panel for approval and this is used to ensure that batching and finish remain consistant. Steel trowel and raised pointing is not permitted, mortar is kept behind the face of the stone and joints rubbed to remove latents and expose aggregates in the sand.
English Heritage generously funded the works at 40%. The parish, the PCC and the vicar all made a fantastic effort to raise the remaining balance for the funding of the project to the...
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