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Chillington Hall - Roof Repairs

Stage:
Completed 2004
Client:
J Giffard
Value:
£ 170,000
Chillington Hall - Roof Repairs
Description

This prestigious conservation project is notable for the East and North Ranges having been designed by Sir John Soane in the late 18th century, with the grounds having been designed by Capability Brown. Chillington has been the home of the Giffard family since 1178, following the Norman Conquest. There is an ongoing programme of roof and masonry repairs in place, in order to maintain the present buildings. The building is listed Grade 1 and the recent roof repairs were assisted by a grant from English Heritage.

The existing dormer windows were carefully restored where possible, but where beyond repair reconstructed applying traditional detailing methods. The existing roof slates were re-used on the internal west elevation, with new Westmoreland green slates laid on the prominent east elevation. The chimney stacks were re-pointed with lime mortar and extensive repairs carried out to the stone balustrading and copings. This building is listed Grade 1 and the recent roof repairs were assisted by a grant from English Heritage.

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