Client: Private estate
Project scope: Stone repairs and lead gutters
Grade I: £500,000: Completed 2023
The family mausoleum at this private estate is thought of as James Wyatt’s masterpiece. A classical rotunda built in 1792 of magnesian limestone and surmounted with a copper dome, it stands in a prominent hilltop position in extensive private grounds. It was on the Buildings at Risk Register.
Iron cramps were causing damage to the stonework. We arranged for trial repairs to be carried out for several years, before embarking on a major stonework repairs project. Repairs were also carried out to the stone steps.
Water ingress to the high level rotunda parapet was addressed with a new lead gutter. This had some challenging details to resolve due to its curved design and stepped falls.
We worked in close consultation with Historic England, and the local Conservation Officer in order to obtain Listed Building Consent and to meet the funding requirements.
