Blog: Historic Environment
Replicating Human Error
Posted on 29 March 2010 by Phil Brown
The boss feature on the left of the photograph formed part of the spire at St James’ Church in Alnwick which sustained enough damage during storms in November of last year that it was dislodged...
East Kyloe Tower
Posted on 8 September 2009 by Phil Brown
St Astier begins work this week at East Kyloe Tower – a medieval ruined tower house of the 14th or early 15th century. Once forming part of a barmkin and now set amongst the buildings...
Princes Wharf Repairs
Posted on 2 September 2009 by Jim Croft
Essential structural repair works to the facades of a series of 4 and 5 story stone buildings which make up Princes Wharf have begun this month. Built in the 1860’s, Princes Wharf occupies a prominent...
Carlisle Market Cross
Posted on 26 August 2009 by Phil Brown
In the city’s market place, directly outside the Town Hall and on the site of a former Roman forum, stands Carlisle Market Cross, a scheduled ancient monument erected in 1682.
The monument is formed in sandstone...
Cleaning of Copper Finial
Posted on 6 April 2009 by Phil Brown
St Astier has recently removed the copper finial from Spanish City’s famous dome to allow careful cleaning works to be undertaken. This follows on from a preliminary survey of the building, which saw the Remmers...
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