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Writing competition to launch at MA conference New grant round announced by Museums Galleries Scotland New technology shows its mettle with latest Scrap Metal Dealers Act Roman skulls found at Crossrail site Fire devastated church receives Fullers Finer treatment Weather warning from NE experts following surge in demand Burnt church is great loss to our rich national heritage

ROOFING 9 London Oratory wins ultimate accolade for lead work 11 Roofer does the double at Scottish awards 11 Lead thefts continue despite prosecutions 12 EH in plan to resurrect famous roofing stone 13 The importance of bespoke peg tile sizes for historic buildings

CRE SCOTLAND 26 At last! The ‘ideal church show’ returns to the Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh 27 Autosave launch bigger, better and easier to use website

COVER STORY: The front cover of this issue shows the impressive re-roofing project at the central Post Office in Bath. It is just one example of the scope of roofing work by local firm Young’s Roofing Ltd – Page 4

CHURCH LIGHTING 29 Modern lighting solution illuminates Victorian landmark 30 Seminar will offer illumination on the lighting of churches 30 St. Edmunds King and Martyr Church sees the light 31 A lighting requirement? One church’s perspective HERITAGE STANDARDS 32 Keeping up our standards 33 European archaeology has a common goal CHURCH HEATING 35 Church aims to conjure heat out of thin air 37 Free heater surveys – get yours checked before the cold sets in

WALES

For centuries Wales has been seen as a mysterious, magical place steeped in heritage. This issue’s special feature looks at how that heritage is being conserved and protected for future generations to enjoy. – Page 15

WINDOWS 38 Energy efficient windows can be part of a period look 39 English Heritage at The Engine House – Selectaglaze awarded return ticket TRAINING 40 Training body supports traditional crafts... at home and abroad 41 Traditional skills centre turns one 41 Awareness of disability access issues requires training PROJECTS 44 Far from Grey at Astley! 45 William Anelay project wins RIBA Stirling Prize

MEMORIALS 46 Advice from NAMM helps choose the right memorial 47 NAMM members offer tailored insurance cover 47 Deadline extended for memorials photo competition CHURCH & HERITAGE SUPPLIES 49 Classified Section

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Local roofing company has the West Country covered

‹ THE FRONT COVER OF this issue shows the impressive

re-roofing project at the central Post Office in Bath. The project, including the intricate leadwork on the skylight, was carried out by local firm Young’s Roofing Ltd. It is just one example of the impressive scope of roofing work the company accomplishes. Based in Bath since its formation in 1985, this family-owned company have worked on a host of iconic buildings in the region. They include the soaring roofs of Wells Cathedral (main picture) – one of the country’s most renowned medieval edifices. Work on the cathedral included the re-roofing of the Mary Mitchell Gardens, boiler house and lead tower in Code 6. The main materials used on this prestigious site are natural slates and lead. With up to 20 fitters working at any one time – including a team of lead welders – Young’s confidently expect to turn over around £2m this financial year, split between major property developers and smaller domestic projects.

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The company’s customer base includes commercial and domestic end users, developers, main contractors, public bodies and the heritage industry. It even counts the Duchy of Cornwall among its clients. Notable buildings that figure among recent projects include Stroud’s old Town Hall, where Young’s supplied and fixed Welsh slate with Code 8 leadwork and Code 4 flashings and Godwyn Castle in Painswick where they fitted Ffestiniog Natural Welsh slate. Other local authority projects include Salisbury District Council’s offices – which had new Welsh slates fitted. The company also recently re-roofed the stunning Eastwood Manor in Somerset using double Roman clay tiles with plain clay tiles on the turret. Following that a new gym and pool building have been fitted with clay double Roman tiles and Ffestiniog Welsh slate respectively. The prestigious 18th-century Babington House, also in Somerset, is now a lavish hotel and has had a new build extension added. Young’s Roofing were instructed to fit new cedar shingles in the new cow shed, as well as fitting new Code 8 leadworks to the orangery and nearby to the Old Gaol House in Mells using Cotswold stone tiles with mitred hips. Westwood House is a large property on the outskirts of Bath. Young’s recently erected a new roof on the building using various codes of lead, Cotswold stone tiles and Rhepanol flat roofing membrane. They also installed a conical roof on its dovecote. Among the National Trust properties the company has worked on is the famous Temple of Apollo in the gardens of Stourhead House in Wiltshire. Its newly-constructed dome carries Code 8 leadwork installed by Young’s. Another National Trust property is the Tyntesfield Estate, where Young’s installed a new roof on the Summer House using natural plain clay tiles. Young’s are equally at home serving God or Mammon. Projects have included the installation of a new roof to the village church in Lullington in Somerset, using stone tiles, and Westerleigh church in Bristol using sandstone Welsh tiles, as well as the roofing element in the refurbishment of the Golden Cross public house in the centre of Gloucester. This long list of successes is due in no small part to the traditional outlook of the company. Founder and principal Rob Young explained: “We are, in our opinion, in a minority of contractors that do what we say we will do, in a professional manner while ensuring our customers are kept informed of progress. We use mainly direct labour, but have long-standing arrangements with specialist and labour-only subcontractors.” R

Above: Lullington Church, The Golden Cross Public House, Eastwood Manor, Salisbury District County offices, Tyntesfield Summer House and Babington House

• Young’s are members of the National Federation of Roofing Contractors and its Trust Mark scheme, the Lead Contractors’ Association and the Federation of Master Builders. For more information visit www.youngsroofing.co.uk.

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Writing competition to launch at MA conference ‹ SAMPAD SOUTH ASIAN ARTS, in partnership with the British Council, is to launch an international writing competition called Inspired By My Museum at the Museums Association Conference and Exhibition 2013 in Liverpool. The launch will be announced following Ricardo Brodsky’s keynote address on Monday 11 November in the main hall of the BT Convention Centre in Liverpool. Budding writers will be asked to submit up to 400 words inspired by a museum that they have visited. Entries could be about an object, a curator or the space, architecture or design of the museum. It will be open to writers aged between 16 and 35 from anywhere in the world, and winning entries will be published in a book out in May 2014.

Piali Ray, Sampad’s director, said: “The aim of the competition is to get excited and inspired about and by museums. We want to record personal experience that connects with museums and to share that with the rest of the world.” The launch is just one of the events at a packed conference and exhibition, being held on 11-12 November. Delegates can follow three streams of co-ordinated sessions: the Therapeutic Museum, Tomorrow’s World and the Emotional Museum. The themes will explore the changes that staff and organisations face, and discuss how to survive and flourish in the new landscape. Each theme has been co-ordinated by sector specialists from the conference planning panel. q • For more information visit www.museumsassociation.org.

New grant round announced by Museums Galleries Scotland ‹ MUSEUMS GALLERIES SCOTLAND (MGS) has named the

successful applicants in the latest round of its Recognition Scheme funding. Just over £300,000 is being invested into nine projects that augment public access to, or enjoyment of, some of Scotland’s most important museum collections. Projects to revamp storage or exhibition spaces that will bring lasting improvements to visitor access to the so-called Recognised Collections are on the cards for Aberdeen Art Gallery and Museums (pictured), North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre, Orkney Islands Council, Alyth Museum and West Dunbartonshire Council. Two new posts are being created, with funding awarded to the Scottish Football Museum and the Moray Society (Elgin Museum), while Glasgow Museums can progress plans to research part of the Burrell Collection’s Ribot and Monticelli paintings. Joanne Orr, CEO of Museums Galleries Scotland, said: “Museums and galleries across Scotland play a vital role in supporting tourism, the economy and local communities. These nationally significant collections are a valuable resource, educating people from home and further afield about our past, present and future. This funding supports Recognised Collections to create new ways of telling their stories, developing excellence in these internationally important collections and improving the overall experience for visitors.” There are 39 Recognised Collections open to visitors across the country, from Orkney to Dumfries and Galloway. The collections are varied and the vast array of objects they contain reflects centuries of effort to gather, preserve and interpret – from beautifully crafted objects from past ages to everyday items that were integral to the daily lives of our ancestors. All are eligible to apply for Recognition funding from Museums Galleries Scotland who manage the scheme on behalf of the Scottish Government. The largest awards of £40,000 go to Aberdeen City Council to install an automated system that will safely store artworks within their Recognised Collection at Aberdeen Art Gallery and Museums, to West Dunbartonshire Council to undertake a complete refurbishment of its collections store, and to Culture North Lanarkshire to create a new Tower exhibition space and community engagement projects.

The smallest award will go to Almond Valley Heritage Trust. It receives £19,095 to purchase imaging equipment essential for continuing their work to digitise their collection and archives telling the story of Scotland’s shale oil industry. q

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The refurbished dome of the London Oratory and Dave Martin (on the left) receiving the Murdoch Award from Dick Murdoch

London Oratory wins ultimate accolade for lead work ‹ THE TRADITIONAL HIGHLIGHT of the Annual Conference of the

Lead Contractors Association is the announcement of the winners of the Murdoch Award and the Murdoch Sponsors Award, which represent quite simply the ultimate accolade for lead sheet craftsmanship. Once again this year’s winners of the main Murdoch Award certainly did not disappoint with the spectacular refurbishment of the eight sided Baroque dome of the London Oratory catching the eye of the judges. Martin(UK) Roofing Systems had been entrusted with replacing the original leadwork which had been in place since the dome was created in 1895 as the crowning glory of the second largest Roman Catholic church in London. After 117 years the lead was finally showing signs of fixing fatigue and crystallisation, with minor signs of underside corrosion in some areas, and so the decision was taken for a major refurbishment to be carried out, which started in 2012. Using Code 6 on the ribs and Code 7 on the main body of the dome, the Martin (UK) team installed in all some 57 tonnes of rolled lead sheet supplied by Associated Lead Mills. The project also included the cleaning, repair and gilding of the ornate copper orb and bronze cross which had been previously attended to in 1950. In announcing Martin (UK) as the winners, chairman of the Awards Panel Dick Murdoch paid tribute to the careful attention to detail on such a high profile project and said that the judges were sure it would be at least another 100 years before this leadwork needed any further attention. He also applauded the entries from the other finalists, Richardson Roofing for Harrow School and Architectural Lead & Metalwork / T & P Leadwork for their joint submission of Africa House in London. The excellent quality of these projects had given the judges a very difficult task, but in the end Martin (UK) were worthy (and first time) winners of the 2013 Murdoch Award.

Murdoch Sponsors Award There was also a first time winner of the Murdoch Sponsors Award (for projects using less than five tonnes of lead sheet) in the form of Lead-Tech Roofing for their superb work on a glass extension over a swimming pool at a large house in the Cotswolds.

Dick Murdoch said that this project proved that a job did not have to be big to be demanding for the leadwork specialist. The judges had noted that the job was designed with a highly detailed ridge section as a focal point, which meant it was essential the installation method was tailored to suit the roof lines. The job had therefore been designed so that the new bossed end wood rolls were carefully lined up with the new glazing bars, with staggered welted joints to the vertical panels. A Nicholson Air Track system was used to ensure the new lead covering was adequately ventilated to both elevations and Lead-Tech had completed the works over a four week period, working closely with the glazing contractor so that the lead Lead-Tech Roofing were first time cover flashings and lead caps winners of the Murdoch Sponsors were finished as the glazing Award for their project in the was installed. Cotswolds The judges had recognised and welcomed this careful attention to detail which meant that the client was presented with an aesthetically pleasing and superbly finished job – fully deserving recognition as the winner of the Murdoch Sponsors Award. Lead-Tech’s Martin Walsh was ‘speechless’ to have won the Sponsors Award, particularly as the other finalists this year were the traditional heavyweights from Scotland, John Fulton and D Blake, who were both regularly in the frame when it came to awards for leadwork. Graham Hudson, MD of Associated Lead Mills who sponsor both awards, was delighted at the outcome of this year’s competitions. “Once again the all round quality of the entries was impressive and the judging panel certainly had their work cut out to decide the winners this year. I am very proud for us to be continuing to support this fantastic standard of lead craftsmanship.” q www.ecclesiasticalandheritageworld.co.uk

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Roofer does the double at

Scottish awards ‹ ON 25 OCTOBER Margaret McCulloch MSP,

a member of the Shadow Cabinet and Scottish Labour MSP for Central Scotland, presented the National Federation of Roofing Contractors Scottish Roofing Contractor of the Year Awards at Our Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh. The entries included some breath taking projects that demonstrated technical excellence as well as aesthetic qualities. Two such were the re-roofing of Torosay Castle on the Isle of Mull, a Victorian Scottish ‘baronial mansion’, which won the award in the Heritage section and Jeffrey House in Edinburgh, a Grade B-listed building designed by Alexander Paterson, that scooped first prize in the Fully Supported Metal category. Both projects were undertaken by B & D Roofing of Dalkeith. Responding to the accolade, the company posted on its Facebook page: “Four trophies in three years means we must be doing something right. Actually, we think we are doing a lot right and our peers are rewarding us for it. “Over the last three years we have won the National Federation of Roofing Contractors Scottish Award in the Fully Supported Metal Roofing category for our lead work, this year we added the Traditional Roofing category to the list.

Work in progress at Torosay Castle “We entered three projects in three categories and were selected as finalists in all of them and it was to our great delight to hear our name called twice to go and receive an award.” q

Lead thefts continue despite prosecutions ‹ DURING OCTOBER TWO CASES in different parts of the

country illustrated the continuing problem of lead theft from public buildings – but also the success being experienced in detecting the crime and the seriousness with which the courts view the offence. On 14 October the Halifax Courier reported the jailing of a man for helping in the theft of lead from a Victorian public hall – the Victoria Hall in Queensbury. The theft took place in June and had been witnessed by a local councillor, who alerted the police. On that occasion the police caught the culprits and recovered the lead. According to the Courier report: “Prosecutor Richard Gioserano said there was no estimate for the value of the lead or the damage caused to the roof, but a statement from the caretaker indicated that such incidents were a recurring problem.” A few days later it was reported that lead had been stolen from the roof of the historic harbour warehouse building which is the home of East Lothian Yacht Club in North Berwick. So far no one has been prosecuted. q www.ecclesiasticalandheritageworld.co.uk

EH in plan to resurrect famous roofing stone ‹ IN SEPTEMBER THE BBC broadcast an episode of Inside Out

following research being carried out to bring back into production the iconic Collyweston ‘slate’ roofing stone – not a true slate but a fissile limestone formed in the Jurassic period, some 150 million years ago. The stone was mined in the area around Collyweston in Northamptonshire since Roman times. It was used extensively in the local area and on some prominent buildings around the country until the growth of the railways in the late 19th century led to the decline in the quarrying industry. The last quarry ceased production in the 1970s and all subsequent roofwork with the stone used reclaimed material. Now a project to artificially ‘frost’ the stone to make it suitable for production is being spearheaded by English Heritage (EH) so quarrying might start again in the future. According to English Heritage: “Artificial frosting, to prepare the stone slate for splitting and shaping, is essential to revive the dormant Collyweston stone slating industry. This allows reliable, year-round

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preparation of the lengths of stone known as 'logs' and therefore a higher volume of regular production – something that traditional outdoor frosting cannot provide. “Following research at Sheffield Hallam University to develop an artificial frosting process, large scale trials of Collyweston slate production using artificial frosting are being carried out at Apethorpe Hall in Northamptonshire.” Apethorpe was the subject of a video when it was re-roofed with Collyweston stone in 2004. In charge of the project is Chris Wood, head of building conservation and research at English Heritage. Chris told the BBC: “We’ve been testing for about a year and we’re trying to get the process of the stone being prepared for roofing down from three years to within a few weeks. We have got a lot more work to do - this is essentially only testing and trying to get the method right. “It was very successful in the lab, but to do it on a basis where it might be commercially attractive is a lot more work.” The project is being carried out as part of English Heritage’s National Heritage Protection Plan, which is concerned with the supply of the traditional building materials that are so important to maintaining the local distinctiveness and character of our built heritage. q

The importance of bespoke peg tile sizes for historic buildings ‹ KENT PEG TILES hold a special place

in the English architectural landscape. Dating back as far as the 12th and 13th centuries, the name ‘Peg Tile’ originally came from the softwood pegs, which were driven through two square holes in the top edge of the tiles, attaching them to the laths or battens. Despite the Royal Charter of 1477 decreeing that plain tiles should be standardised to 10½” x 6¼” countrywide, Kent peg tiles remained typically 10” x 6” (255mm x 150mm) but the reality is that the sizes of peg tiles found on historic buildings can vary greatly, exhibiting their own regional variations. Although the differences in size may seem minimal, they can be highly visible when restoration or extension work is being carried out, so it is important to always keep to the exact sizing of the original tiles. For this reason, Tudor Roof Tile Co Ltd is offering a whole range of bespoke and non-standard peg tiles designed to match the varied sizing requirements of historic buildings. Made from the finest English clay, the meticulous detailing of Tudor’s peg tiles carefully recreates the time weathered look of the ancient peg tiles of Kent. Manufactured using traditional craftsmanship, each tile is hand pressed, moulded and trimmed, and then strengthened by advanced firing techniques to give the final product exceptional performance and durability which is performance guaranteed for many years to come. Both square and round peg holes can be made to accommodate a variety of wooden or metal pegs, making them ideal for specialised historical renovation and restoration work. “Our experience in hand making tiles allows us to manufacture authentic looking historic peg tiles with dimensional sizes that will complement a much wider range of heritage buildings than those produced to modern standards,” said Paul Lythgoe, managing director of Tudor Roof Tiles. “Furthermore, in view of the short supply and soaring costs of second hand reclaimed peg tiles, the handmade replacements that we are making are proving to be an excellent alternative for architects and conservationists.” In addition, the company is extending its popular price promotion on its standard 10” x 6” (255mm x 150mm) range of Kent Peg Tiles for a further twelve-month period, during which this standard sized peg tile will

be available at the same price as its range of clay plain tiles. All Tudor roof tiles are CE marked to EN 1304:2005(E) standards for frost resistance, water impermeability and flexural strength. They are available in five traditional sand-faced colours: Medium Antique, Dark Antique, Red Antique, Sussex Brown and Sussex Red, complemented by the new Jubilee ‘variegated’ colourways. Non sand-

facing (natural clay) is also available on bespoke sized tiles. q • Tudor Roof Tiles are available from leading roofing and builders merchants. For more information contact Tudor Roof Tile Co. Ltd, Dengemarsh Road, Lydd, Kent, TN29 9JH. Tel: 01797 320202 Fax 01797 320700 Email: info@tudorrooftiles.co.uk Website: www.tudorrooftiles.co.uk. www.ecclesiasticalandheritageworld.co.uk

New technology shows its mettle with latest Scrap Metal Dealers Act In the campaign to reduce metal theft, a revision in the legislation introduced on October 1st is supported by a unique system for tracing stolen lead which survives melting

‹ TACKLING THE PRESSING problem

of metal theft made a step change on 1st October when the newly overhauled Scrap Metal Dealers Act came into force. The loss of lead, in particular, frequently costs insurers many times more than the face value of the metal because of damage incurred to buildings. However, one of the problems is that insurers have long been reluctant to foot the bill for the damage caused by lead theft which, according to the Association of British Insurers, runs to over £1 million a week, with owners of buildings having to find the additional cost. Yorkshire-based company, Tracein-Metal, employs its cutting edge technology to further underpin the deterrent effect of the legislation. With its goal of deterring metal theft and raising trading standards, the new legislation makes it illegal to accept cash payments for scrap with a requirement for dealers to be licensed and keep detailed ID and transaction records. Hefty fines

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will be imposed on those who deal in cash and any suspected of trading in stolen metal risk having their licences revoked. The Trace-in-Metal system enables every section of lead to be potentially traceable by infusing thousands of coded microdots into the metal with the use of the company’s finely tuned, patented ballistic technology. Trace-in-Metal is supporting this new initiative by the police and local authorities by giving them an additional tool which provides an audit trail of stolen lead through the recycling process. John Minary, a director of Trace-in-Metal explains: “We can trace the lead every step of the way as the dots survive smelting and are virtually impossible to remove. Marking is also applied to the surface enabling the stolen metals to be identified using a standard ultra-violet lamp.” He went on to say: “Scrap metal recyclers can demonstrate compliance with the new, tough legislation by being able to confirm

the provenance of stolen metals. With simple equipment, smelters can also trace the origin of any stolen lead and link the information to a data base that can be accessed by law enforcement and tax authorities - a real step change in the fight against metal theft!” In order to save valuable police time, if the Trace-in-Metal system is installed, documentation is automatically generated for owners of marked lead to hand to law enforcement in the event of a theft. Although the incidence of metal theft has started to come down from its 2011 height, when it cost the UK economy an estimated £770m, there are still problem areas, such as Lincolnshire and the South East. Lead theft, in particular, badly affects valuable heritage in listed buildings with, according to English Heritage, one in seven listed churches still suffering because of it. q

HERITAGE IN WALES For centuries Wales has been seen as a mysterious, magical place. From its dark and ancient woodlands to its druidic sites and early Christian shrines, the country has seen its heritage develop into an immense and tangled mix of history and folklore. That heritage is the subject of a myriad of conservation, interpretation and presentation projects, both public and private. From St Winefride’s Well in North Wales to the castles erected by the invaders, everywhere in Wales there is history. The Romans encountered the Druids in Anglesey (Ynys Mon) and that encounter is being relived by students and visitors today. But the 21st century is equally involved in the preservation of Welsh heritage, in the form of digitisation of collections and the utilisation of latest technology in its visitor centres. The country has also been at the forefront of the green revolution, and boasts some of the most energy-efficient visitor sites in the country. The following pages can only give a glimpse of what the country is made of.

Stories in Stone Cadw, the Welsh Government’s historic environment service, looks after 129 of Wales’s historic sites. Here, their former Inspector of Ancient Monuments, Dr Sian Rees, explores the intricate and beautiful architecture of St Winefride’s Well in North Wales, and the clues it gives us to the site’s rich history.

‹ INSIDE THE CHAPEL at St Winefride’s Well there is a wealth of history

to be found simply by looking up. There, partly hidden in the shadows, is a huge carved stone hanging delicately by a coronet of carved angels from the centre of the vaulted roof. Although difficult to discern with the naked eye, this pendant depicts six scenes from the life of St Winefride. It is this superb craftmanship which helps make the late medieval well and chapel at Holywell one of the architectural glories of Wales. Built over a natural well, it is revered as the place where St Winefride was beheaded before being restored to life by her uncle, Beuno, and has been a focus of pilgrimage for centuries. St Winefride was celebrated as a local saint from early times but interest grew after the Battle of Shrewsbury in 1403, where the saint’s intervention was believed to have saved the life of Prince Henry (later Henry V). Her cult became intertwined with that of the Virgin Mary and became popular with the wealthy aristocracy of north-west Wales. Medieval pilgrimage was a carefully choreographed event. Immersion in the bathing pool was the focal point for pilgrims who would have travelled from Basingwerk Abbey, up the hill to St Beuno’s church to prepare themselves with prayer. The architecture of the building helped in the sense of awe and occasion. The ornate eight-sided star-shaped well basin is encased by a delicate cage of masonry on which the entrancing reflections of the moving water would have played.

Left: The magnificent pendant boss showing scenes from the life of St Winefride – © Cadw, Welsh Government (Crown Copyright). Right: One of the sculptures showing a man carrying a pilgrim unable to walk to the well – © Mick Sharp Photography

St Winefride’s Well and Chapel have been a place of pilgrimage for centuries – © Mick Sharp Photography However, over the years the architectural details had become obscured. The well had suffered from damp because it is built into the hillside. This, coupled with the humid, polluted atmosphere in the vault from well water, plus the smoke from the candles of generations of pilgrims had led to surface damage of the walls including salt efflorescence and staining. In 2010 Cadw took over the care of the well and set about cleaning and conserving the building. As a result we were able to reveal again the astonishing series of sculptures high in the roof. We found religious images and angels, badges and emblems of the Royal and Beaufort families – including Katherine of Aragon – grotesques, animals, Green Men and foliage. We revealed the Legs of Man, which are the emblem of the Stanley family, and we might even have found a portrait of Lord Stanley and his wife, Margaret Beaufort. Lady Margaret was the mother of Henry VII by an earlier marriage to Edmund Tudor – son of Welshman Owen Tudor and effectively the founder of the Tudor dynasty. A sixteenth-century Welsh poem and recent tree-ring dating of the roof timbers of the Well Chapel, show that it was built by Abbot Thomas Pennant between 1512-26, perhaps in celebration of the Tudors and the Stanleys and their achievements. Some sculptures are more easily understood – the face of a man carrying a disabled pilgrim on his back looks down on you as you enter the building, while above this entrance are statues of Winefride and Beuno. Above the niche, which originally held a statue of the Virgin Mary, is a Coronation of the Virgin, and the exterior of the building is encircled by charming friezes of running animals. Not only has our work helped conserve the fragile stonework but our detailed photographs and drawings have helped us to draw reconstructions of how the building might have appeared when first built with its elaborate tracery complete. And, using state-of-the-art laser recording of the central pendant, we have created a digital model to show visitors the intricacy and quality of the sculpture. By revealing again the story of St Winefride, as well as the other architectural gems, we hope that 21st-century visitors and pilgrims will be able to reflect on what this special place means to them and to Wales. q www.ecclesiasticalandheritageworld.co.uk

Welsh church installs JBL sound system ‹ A ‘CONDEMNED’ VICTORIAN Grade II-listed church in

Wales has been saved from destruction, renovated and installed with a JBL sound system. The Diocese of St Asaph, serving the Anglican churches in north-east Wales, had been looking to close Holy Trinity Church in Holywell, Flintshire. However, newly appointed Rev Canon John Lomas was confident the church still had an important role to fill within the community, and so it received a stay of execution leading to a complete quarter of a million pound refurbishment project. The 200-seat church, with its vaulted roof, was originally built in 1871 to a design by Ewan Christian and extended in 1910. “We have fitted out around 40 churches in this diocese, mostly using loudspeakers from the JBL range and recently the CBT50LA model. When the church was inviting sound system designs, the rector contacted us,” said Richard Hughes of Richard King Systems of Oswestry, Wales. “It’s an area in which we specialise.” The brief was for a discreet high-quality solution with the capacity and flexibility to accommodate various acoustic groups performing

in the church. This time around Richard Hughes recommended two JBL AC18/95, high output 2-way loudspeakers, which combine discreet compact size with high fidelity and reliability. Richard King Systems have provided expandability and kept audio components in the Harman Pro domain, providing a Soundcraft EPM12 mixer, Crown XTI 1000 to drive the loudspeaker system, two AKG C450 presenter sets and three AKG GN30ESP goosenecks with CK31 heads on circular solid based stands for the clergy. Control is achieved through the Soundcraft EPM12 from the discreet mixing position in the south aisle. q • For further information visit www.richardkingsystems.co.uk.

Stewart & Hutchinson restore 16th century Welsh chapel window Stained glass and leadlight specialist Stewart & Hutchinson has restored a historic piece of artwork to its former glory.

‹ THE COMPANY PAINSTAKINGLY restored four irreplaceable

stained glass windows at St Cardoc’s Church in Glynneath after two of the window lancets were identified as requiring urgent attention. The work has helped to revitalise an important area of the church. Each window lancet measures 9ft high and contains two medieval stained glass panes surrounded by a section of Victorian glass. The medieval panes were painted in the 16th century and feature images of abbots, monks and saints. Previous attempts to repair the windows had left the historic glazing showing visible signs of wear and tear, and so specialised restoration work was required to protect the artwork from further damage. Stewart & Hutchinson removed all of the glass panels from the lancet in order to enable conservator Bryony Benwell to clean, repair and restore the medieval panes. To ensure that the hard work will continue to pay off for future generations, Stewart & Hutchinson then employed a technique

called Isothermal Glazing to help preserve the life of the windows. The Isothermal Glazing process involved repositioning the medieval panes so that they sit 30mm in front of the background glass. A sheet of plain glass was then placed in front of the medieval panes to create a space within the lancets where air could comfortably circulate around the frame. The external face of the medieval glass is now protected from acid erosion and other external damage. Stewart & Hutchinson managing director, Gordon Stewart, said: “Once we had completed the project I really couldn’t believe the difference that we had made by restoring the windows. “This was the perfect job and we couldn’t have completed it any better if we had tried. The work was finished on time, within budget and to a very professional standard. “At Stewart & Hutchinson we really enjoy being involved in work of this nature. Projects like this come up only once every so often, so we were very lucky to be a part of the restoration of such an important piece of history.” • For more införmation on Stewart & Hutchinson's services visit www. stewartandhutchinson.co.uk.

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Eco installers put their own house in order ‹ WELSH COMPANIES HAVE been

at the forefront of the movement towards energy efficient technology ever since the founding of the Centre for Alternative Technology. That is certainly true of Aberdyfi-based Eco Friendly Installations, who are specialists in the installation of ground source heating systems and the radial drilling techniques used to tap the heat from the ground. Indeed, the company has installed a ground source system into its own premises. Said director Hans ten Wolde: “I bought this building last year and as a ground source heat pump installer wanted to prove my own green credentials. This radial system was the solution to several requirements.” New buildings are especially suited to ground source heating because they are so well insulated and costs may be reduced during the installation. With older buildings, in order to assess their suitability a number of factors are always taken into consideration: • Insulation • Draught exclusion • Size of the building • Power supply (only relevant with larger projects) • Heating distribution system Installation costs can be reduced greatly if the work can be combined with other building work on the property, as is the case with restoration projects. A recent example involving Eco Friendly Installations was the new system in Manchester Cathedral, which was featured in the last issue of Ecclesiastical and Heritage World. As well as reducing costs, it can mean the job is completed in a much shorter time as there are no existing fixtures to work around. Although ground source heating works particularly efficiently when installed in a new build, older buildings will still benefit from a ground source heat pump by resizing radiators or replacing them with underfloor heating or convection heaters. To ensure the most economic system, the heat pump will be sized to match the heat demand of the building. The demand depends on the volume of air to be heated, the volume of hot water to be consumed and the rate at which heat leaves the building, known as heat loss. The first part of the design process is to determine the existing heat loss of the building, how much insulation is required to prevent that loss and how much heat now needs to be generated. Proper insulation determines the final cost of the heating and can cut costs dramatically. Heat pumps will perform more effectively when they don't have to do unnecessary work. A heat pump will run efficiently at a lower temperature of 50ºC (gas boilers typically run at around 70ºC) but requires larger radiators to provide the same heat output. Underfloor heating is ideally suited to heat pump systems because it not only heats a room evenly and effectively from the bottom up but the water circulating through the system does not need to be heated above 35ºC – ideal for heat pumps which maximize efficiency at lower temperatures. Many church buildings already utilise underfloor heating and so are ideal for the installation of ground source systems. q www.ecclesiasticalandheritageworld.co.uk

Lottery funding for Monmouthshire Roman links ‹ A GRANT FROM the Heritage Lottery Fund will enable Caerwent Parish Church to improve its visitor facility and enhance the church’s existing interpretation of its unique Roman links. The £5,900 grant awarded to the Parish Church of St. Stephen and St. Tathan, Caerwent will enable the adaptation of the current church structure to include a visitor and hospitality area within the church and a multipurpose learning centre. Jennifer Stewart, Head of the Heritage Lottery Fund Wales, announced the grant award and said: “Caerwent has remarkable Roman links and it is vital that this rich history and information about the church’s role in that history is accessible to the public. This grant will enable the Parish Church to broaden its public use which will increase usage of this important local building whilst also creating a permanent home for important interpretation tools and materials.”

interpretation of the church and its internationally significant Roman links and artefacts needs to be made more accessible to visitors. This grant will help the project bring together information about the church itself and Roman artefacts within it, as well as permanently housing a collection of books and articles of local interest compiled by the Caerwent Historic Trust. Plans also include bringing the church into the digital Church Roman Artefact – Altar to Mars

Roman remains The church is centred in the historically significant Roman city of Venta Silurum. The surviving city walls are maintained by Cadw and are considered to be the finest example in northern Europe. Extensive excavation works took place in the early twentieth century and more recently by Channel 4’s Time Team. However,

age with the possible creation of a smartphone app. A website has already been created and that will also be enhanced as a result of the grant. Welcoming the announcement, local Assembly Member for Monmouthshire, Nick Ramsay AM said: “I am thrilled that Caerwent’s important heritage will now be safeguarded and placed on permanent display in the church. The town is home to some of the most impressive Roman monuments in Britain which should be proudly exhibited for tourists and local people alike and this funding will now ensure that this happens.”

Visitor area The new visitor area within the church will house displays of artefacts unique to the church and will also offer refreshment and toilet facilities for visitors. The hope is that these improvements to the church will encourage broader public use of the building, making it a heritage interpretation centre as well as a place of worship. Project co-ordinator, Jennifer Powell said: “The aim of this project is to ensure that our local heritage will be better explained for the public and that the promotion of historical and archaeological information will encourage school groups and visitors to learn about local heritage. We are already amazed at the number of visitors we have from abroad and hopefully changes will allow us to attract even greater numbers.” R

Roofers’ reputation in stone went before them ‹ EXPERTISE IN THE AREA of stone roofing brought Shropshire

restoration specialists Phillips and Curry to the attention of Steven Knott of Ferrier Partnership, the architect overseeing the re-roofing of St Catwg’s Church in Gelligaer, Glamorganshire. They were invited to tender for the project, which they won. It involved renewing the slate roof over the nave, chancel and vestry and repairing and replacing the roof’s structural timbers. The church is notable because its namesake St Catwg – Cadoc in English, a founding figure of British Christianity – was born in and spent his early years in the parish of Gelligaer and founded a church in the village. He also established monasteries in Cornwall, Scotland and Brittany. These were places of worship, but also of learning and scholarship, and were forerunners of the universities. He is said to have been martyred at the hands of Saxon invaders near what is now Daventry.

So the opportunity to be involved in its restoration was a valuable one for Phillips and Curry. As is typical of ancient churches, exterior space was a problem. The large number of gravestones in the churchyard gave the contractor nowhere to store the tiles, so they made the scaffold some 30ft wide enabling the whole of the works to be contained on one working platform. The opportunity was also taken to introduce secret lead gutters into the parapet abutments. The chancel arch wall was found to be compromised by some recent inappropriate work, so the company carefully dismantled the wall and rebuilt it to its original dimensions using Pennant random stone from a local quarry. Finally, new cast-iron gutters and downpipes were fitted. R

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Princes of Gwynedd

first strand of Pan-Wales Interpretation Plan ‹ VISITORS TO Snowdonia

will now be able to follow in the footsteps of the Princes of Gwynedd for the first time, thanks to a new heritage tourism scheme launched in October at Dinas Emrys, the mythological home of the Welsh Dragon. The scheme is a consortium led by Conwy County Borough Council in partnership with Gwynedd Council, Snowdonia National Park Authority and the National Trust. Thirty iconic heritage sites linked to the princes have been interpreted to tell Dolbadarn Castle the unique story of the longest and most successful dynasty in medieval Wales – from the castles the princes built to the royal courts where they ruled. From Maelgwn Gwynedd to Llywelyn the Great, visitors to Snowdonia can explore the colourful lives of the princes and witness their lasting legacy on today’s landscape, using new themed walking, cycling and driving routes to get around, promoted through a new website and guidebook. Six information hubs have been created – at Betws-y-Coed Tourist Information Centre, Criccieth Castle Visitor Centre, Conwy Tourist Information Centre, The Oriel Pendeitsh Gallery in Caernarfon, Beddgelert Tourist Information Centre (Canolfan Hebog) and at National Trust Craflwyn – to act as a starting point for visitor journeys. Around 10 million people visit the area annually and it is hoped the Princes of Gwynedd scheme will attract an additional 12,000 visitors to the heritage sites throughout Snowdonia before the end of 2014. The Princes of Gwynedd scheme is the first strand of the Pan-Wales Heritage Interpretation Plan, led by Cadw, the Welsh Government’s Historic Environment Service, which aims to bring Wales’ heritage to life for locals and visitors to explore and enjoy while maximising the economic value of heritage tourism. Cadw plans to roll out more themes across Wales over the coming months through its Heritage Tourism Project, which is funded by the European Regional Development Fund through the Welsh Government. John Griffiths, Minister for Culture and Sport, said: “This is the first of 12 interpretation projects which will help to celebrate and share the story of Wales’s rich and diverse heritage and culture. We want to make physical and thematic links between places and sites so that people can follow stories across Wales with the help of inspiring interpretation. “The Princes of Gwynedd were a hugely important part of how Wales developed and their story still leaves a mark on today’s landscape. The project team has led the way in ensuring visitors are met with exciting and thought-provoking experiences that will benefit the area’s local economy. We hope that the new trails will encourage local people and visitors alike to learn about the princes by retracing their steps and that they will be inspired to explore the rest of Wales’s fascinating story.” Councillor Dilwyn Roberts, Leader of Conwy County Borough Council, said: “I am delighted that Conwy has had the opportunity to lead on this innovative partnership project, which brings our iconic heritage sites to a wider audience and generates economic benefit to the communities of Conwy and Gwynedd.”

The Princes of Gwynedd is one of six story strands in North West Wales with more to follow as part of the wider Our Heritage scheme. Councillor John Wynn Jones, Gwynedd Council’s Economy Cabinet Member said: “Our Heritage aims to bring intriguing historical sites to life for everyone from seven year old Horrible Histories fans to families who want a taste of how the Princes of Gwynedd lived in Snowdonia, and serious history buffs eager to meet the ancestors. “It is no exaggeration to say that there are hidden historical treasures of national, international and global importance just waiting to be discovered and explored in every corner of Gwynedd and Conwy.” Trystan Edwards, National Trust General Manager for Snowdonia and ˆ said: “The condition, accessibility and promotion of Dinas Emrys Llyn, has been on our agenda for a number of years and so we have been delighted to play a key role in the Princes of Gwynedd project, and our welcome and information facilities at Craflwyn and in Beddgelert will be the ideal destination for all who want to learn more and explore.” Jonathan Cawley, Director of Planning and Cultural Heritage for Snowdonia National Park Authority, said: “Upland Snowdonia was both a defensive bastion and important economic resource for the Princes of Gwynedd. The castles, palaces and grazing pastures of the princes and the abbeys and churches they sponsored have shaped the historic landscape of Snowdonia. The National Park Authority is pleased to have been involved in the partnership to promote classic sites like Dolwyddelan and Castell y Bere castles as well as many hidden gems to local residents and visitors. The itineraries will draw people to some fantastic areas of Snowdonia that they might have otherwise missed.” R • For more information about the Princes of Gwynedd trails and exhibitions visit www.snowdoniaheritage.info/princes or watch the video.

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Putting Wales on the Digital Map ‹ FUNDING PROVIDED BY the Heritage

Lottery Fund (HLF) will ensure that diocesan versions of the Tithe Maps of Wales, currently held by the National Library of Wales (NLW), are restored, digitised and made available online. The £486,000 grant will mean that what many regard as the earliest large-scale maps of Wales will continue to be an important historical resource for future generations. The grant has been awarded to the project Cynefin: Mapping Wales’s Sense of Place which is led by Archives and Records Council Wales working in partnership with the NLW and local authority record offices throughout Wales. The three year project aims to encourage more people to get involved with their archival heritage. Working in conjunction with local heritage groups, six community based projects across Wales will take the tithe maps as a starting point to develop their own local projects based on the changing landscape of their area. The different groups have been chosen to reflect the broad range of communities in modern Wales including English and Welsh speaking communities, urban centres, Communities First areas and isolated rural areas. Welcoming the announcement, Head of the Heritage Lottery Fund in Wales, Jennifer Stewart, said: “The tithe maps are a key resource that provides an insight into Wales’s past. This grant

will remove many of the past barriers to accessing the maps and, as digitisation is a key way of ensuring our heritage is safeguarded for the future, it is excellent that this project will now ensure that these maps will be available online for all to access, use and enjoy.” There are 1,091 tithe maps covering the whole of Wales by parish. The maps provide a record of the landscape of Wales around 1840, when it was still largely rural in nature, and act as a geographical snapshot of preindustrial Wales. Stressing the importance of Tithe digitisation ensuring the safekeeping of these maps which are regularly used by researchers for investigating archaeology, family history, land use and Welsh place and the Heritage Lottery Fund will ensure that the field names, Avril Jones, Director of Collection original tithe maps are protected and maintained Services, National Library of Wales, said: “These by expert conservators and their digitisation will maps are a vital tool in educating ourselves and make them more accessible than ever before.” future generations about our past. They have The intention is to also link the resource with been extensively used over time to discover and the People’s Collection Wales website so that explore so many different elements of urban and the maps can be viewed alongside modern and rural Wales in the 19th century. This funding by historic Ordnance Survey maps. q

Welsh firm leads the way in traditional and ecological building materials ‹

ˆ WALES-BASED Ty-Mawr Lime Ltd are industry leaders in the manufacture and supply of traditional and ecological building materials with a track record of supplying thousands of prestigious conservation projects across the UK. Their in-house team of conservation professionals can advise on repair, conservation and alteration. Working alongside clients, their consultancy team offer site visits and recommendation reports for individual dioceses, architects and contractors. ˆ Ty-Mawr was among the first to develop the innovative insulated limecrete flooring system and have recently launched the slabless floor ‘sublime®’ for use with underfloor heating. It is specified and installed in a large variety of buildings and is particularly suited to churches with sensitive archaeology. ˆ In addition to materials sales, advice and consultancy Ty-Mawr are recognised suppliers of training courses to individuals and groups alike providing courses to organisations such as the Churches Conservation Trust and the Church in Wales. Since 1996 they have taught over 10,000 individuals on a variety of courses – from lime in building and lime plastering to limecrete, specification and energy efficiency. q • For lime mortars, stone repairs, plasters, renders, breathable paints as well as natural insulation products, tel 01874 611350 or visit www.lime.org.uk.

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£1.4m Lottery funding for Gwynedd’s culture and heritage

The Bishop’s Palace, Bangor (above) and (right) in a painting from c1840, housed in the National Library of Wales

‹ THE OLDEST INTACT Bishop’s Palace in Wales is to be revived and

opened as a new art gallery and museum thanks to a £1.4m grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). The funding, awarded to Gwynedd Council in partnership with Bangor University, will assist the creation of a new ‘culture quarter’ in Bangor, with the city’s Bishop’s Palace at its heart. The grant will go towards the relocation and redevelopment of the Gwynedd Museum and Art Gallery, making the city’s previously unseen collections more accessible whilst also bringing one of Bangor’s oldest buildings back into the attention of the public. Jennifer Stewart, Head of the Heritage Lottery Fund in Wales, said: “Some elements of Bangor’s long history are proudly visible to people who visit and live in the city, but other aspects, such as the excellent collections currently held by Bangor University and the Bishop’s Palace itself, have not been seen for a long time. It is excellent that HLF funding will now help transform this building and the surrounding area so that this history and heritage can once again be explored and enjoyed by all.”

The hope is that the project will bring about a county-wide transformation of how people get involved with their heritage and allow for people from all parts of the region to tell and share the ‘Story of Gwynedd’. Dr David Roberts, Registrar of Bangor University, said: “This is fantastic news for the region and for the University and the new Museum and Art Gallery will complement magnificently the nearby Pontio arts and innovation development.” Jeremy Yates RCA, on behalf of the Friends of Gwynedd Museum and Art Gallery stated: “The Friends wholeheartedly welcome this news and anticipate a close involvement with the museum and gallery in its new setting of the Bishop’s Palace in Bangor. We hope to be at the heart of the growing volunteering network vital to the success of the venture, and look forward to contributing with the local expertise and experience of our membership.” q

Pontio partnership The collection currently held at the old canonry in Bangor will be transferred to the Bishop’s Palace once the building has been renovated. Recognised as the oldest collection in north Wales and one of the most significant collections on Wales’s history outside Sain Ffagan, the collections will be reinterpreted and redisplayed to make them more informative and engaging. The art gallery space will be doubled and a dedicated Learning Space will form an important part of the capital works. Having previously received a development grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund the project has already started preparatory work, working closely with Bangor University and the Pontio project to ensure a strong presence for the collections and new learning opportunities. In addition, fundraising during the development phase of the project resulted in a £400,000 grant from the Môn Menai Regeneration Fund. Councillor John Wynn Jones, Gwynedd Council Cabinet Member for Economy welcomed the HLF funding and Gwynedd Council Leader, Councillor Dyfed Edwards added: “This is excellent news – the Lottery funding will form a key part of the funding package that will allow us to realise the much-anticipated changes to the Gwynedd Museum and Art Gallery. This is an important milestone for an ambitious partnership project, which will help us safeguard and improve the way our culture and heritage is cared for, shared and presented to communities across Gwynedd.”

Gwynedd-wide engagement In addition to the transformation of the Bishop’s Palace, the new museum and gallery will also act as a hub for the county of Gwynedd. Five locations from across the county will be able to showcase regionally and locally significant collections. Through additional staff capacity and the development of a strong volunteer structure, the project will also ensure the delivery of activities, projects, training, exhibitions, digital collections and apps as a way of engaging and connecting people of all ages with their culture and heritage. www.ecclesiasticalandheritageworld.co.uk

Anglesey’s heritage ‹ MENTER MON IS THE body that

seen by representatives of the community as a significant cultural asset. With Menter promotes the unique heritage of Anglesey Mon’s support a community trust was – or Ynys Mon – as an underutilised established and the site was consolidated resource. It operates out of the Grade and made accessible to the public. Two-listed former Town Hall in Llangefni, Recently the National Museum of Wales, now a Social Enterprise Centre, which was Amgueddfa Cymru, recognised the huge officially opened in February following an significance of the site and intends to build extensive restoration programme led by a replica of Llys Rhosyr at St Fagans as Menter Mon. a core part of the relocation there of the Established in 1997, one of its first national archaeological collection. tasks was to provide information and interpretation at a large number of the Aberlleiniog Castle island’s settlements, followed in 2003 by The castle has become known as the commissioning of a comprehensive The Grade Two-listed former Town Hall in Llangefni, Anglesey’s hidden castle following its report – in collaboration with the then WDA now home to Menter Mon acquisition and conservation by Menter and the Isle of Anglesey County Council Mon. It is a very fine example of a motte and bailey castle of the late 11th – on the island’s heritage and the opportunities it provided for targeted century. investment. That report, Mona Antiqua Regional Interpretive Strategy for The castle required extensive repair, including complex engineering Anglesey, has become the backbone of the island’s strategy for investing in solutions to save the masonry towers. From the outset a community steering improvements to and interpretation of its heritage. group was established which played an active part in determining the site’s future and an active involvement in the management of the project. Community based heritage Today the castle sits in a Local Nature Reserve, is linked to the coastal From early on Menter Mon were involved with helping the island’s path and valued as an important recreational asset for the local community. communities realise the value of their locally distinctive heritage. In 2001 It is actively managed and forms an important addition to the managed significant support was provided for the utilisation of one of the island’s habitat of the island. internationally significant heritage sites at Llys Rhosyr. The site – a llys or royal palace of the native Welsh princes dating from the 13th century – was

Amlwch and Parys Mountain The Amlwch Industrial Heritage Trust was established in 1997 to research and promote the preservation of the industrial remains of the copper industry of the late 18th and 19th centuries that had flourished at Amlwch. The trust has worked with Menter Mon to establish a centre at the Sail Loft in Porth Amlwch. It has also established heritage trails at the port and at Mynydd Parys. Menter Mon has acquired the freehold on most of the redundant heritage buildings in Porth Amlwch from the Isle of Anglesey County Council and in an arrangement with the trust has become the operator of the new heritage centre in Porth Amlwch, as well as the existing facilities at the Sail Loft.

Copperbins, Porth Amlwch Having acquired ownership of the underutilised and redundant Grade Two-listed buildings associated with the historic port, Menter Mon set about raising funds to reuse the Copperbins as a heritage centre. Working with conservation architects Donald Insall Associates and with involvement from the Amlwch Industrial Heritage Trust and the Isle of Anglesey County

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is in safe hands Council, planning consents and funding were approved. On approval of funding Menter Mon appointed the main contractor for the project and co-ordinated its progress. The building project came in very close to the original estimates and was opened by the Welsh Government Minister for Housing and Regeneration Huw Lewis in June 2012.

Mona Antiqua Heritage Tourism Project Cadw, the lead body on the Heritage Tourism Project, has recognised Menter Mon as a strategic partner in the delivery of the Anglesey Mona Antiqua strategy. It will see the creation of a new and innovative website using social media and utilising the latest thinking on the use of the web in collaboration with the Bangor University KESS project. New exhibitions at gateway and hub locations are also being designed across the island. A strand of the project involves interpreting the islands spiritual legacy and work on the iconic church at St Dwynwen’s Llanddwyn is currently under way. The project has also seen an events programme delivered across

The iconic church at St Dwynwen’s Llanddwyn Anglesey to encourage a wider distribution of visitors across the island’s heritage sites. Menter Mon is also project managing a separate strand on behalf of Cadw to interpret the island’s significant prehistoric monuments, in particular the interpretation of the Neolithic tombs such as Bryn Celli Ddu and Barclodiad y Gawres. q

Aberlleiniog Castle – Anglesey’s hidden castle

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Midlands firm warms the hearts of the church and ancient fabric of Wales

‹ WHEN IT COMES TO the installation of church heating systems, few companies can claim a better

pedigree than Stoke-on-Trent firm Mellor and Mottram. In recent years they have figured in a roll call of projects in Wales – from small village churches to the ancient cathedrals the early Celtic church became famous for. One of the iconic buildings of the church in Wales is without doubt Bangor Cathedral. The diocese itself predates any in England – having been founded by St Deiniol in the sixth century – and the present cathedral was begun in the 13th, following the destruction of the previous building by King John’s troops. The involvement of Mellor and Mottram was to reline the flues of the heating system. Although a relatively small-scale operation for the company, by stopping the damp resulting from the failure of the previous linings they helped preserve this significant and ancient building. Mellor and Mottram also recently completed work, included plumbing and the installation of disabled people’s toilets, on St Giles Cathedral in Wrexham. Another church of national significance where the company has been involved is St Mary’s in Conwy. St Mary’s is known for having been the burial place of many of the Princes of Gwynedd, the last of the native rulers of Wales. Following the building of Conwy Castle, St Mary’s became the parish church of the surrounding town. The prestigious new visitor centre at Conwy Castle also sports plumbing and heating facilities installed by Mellor and Mottram. It is one of two historic castle sites where the company has recently completed installations. The other, the new visitor centre at Denbigh Castle, is one of the most prestigious and groundbreaking in the country and a pointer to the future of heating projects in historic buildings. The heating of the prestigious new building is via both ground source and air source heat pumps. They are part of the steps taken to reduce the carbon footprint of the new building, both in its construction and operation. Even the plant room housing the system utilised recycled materials. Main contractor Grosvenor Construction said: “The masonry and rubble from the existing visitor centre building that was demolished has been crushed on site and reused as part of the fill that covers the pipework associated with the ground source heat pump installation. The existing facing stonework has been reused in its entirety within the gabion cages that enclose the basement plant room space and clearly labelled recycling streams were established to manage any construction waste that arose from the building works.” The air source pump is one of a number that have been installed by the company – another was in the converted Old School at Llanrhos village, near Conwy. The school house is now a much valued community centre. A similar project was the 19th century church in Tremadog – a ‘planned’ town near Porthmadog. St Mary’s Church in the town has been restored for use by the charity set up to preserve and restore the town as its offices and as a community resource. Mellor and Mottram installed the heating system, including the boilers, as well as the plumbing and toilet facilities. The involvement of Mellor and Mottram in these various high-profile projects runs alongside a programme of installations across Wales, keeping places of worship serviceable. In fact, the company can be found across the whole of the UK – their latest project is for a new heating system in the church and nursery at St Marys in Broughty Ferry near Dundee and they will be exhibiting at CRE Scotland in November. The installation will consist of two new gas-fired condensing boiler and associated control panels and new circulation pumps. The heating system will be divided into three heating zones each with optimum start control of the system. R

Pictured above is the ground source heat pump installed at Denbigh Castle (main photo). On completion the piping for the heat pump was covered in the banking by fill from the old centre (top)

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At last! The ‘ideal church show’ returns to the Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh ‹ FOLLOWING HOT ON the heels of CRE Midlands, which took place in Birmingham in October,

is CRE Scotland. This event will be held as a stand-alone exhibition in Scotland for the first time in eight years when it returns to the Royal Highland Centre (RHC), Edinburgh on the 27th and 28th of November. Often dubbed ‘the ideal church show’, CRE Scotland will feature up to 150 charities, missions and church suppliers. A series of 30 carefully-targeted seminars, given by both regional and national experts, will cover issues of vital concern to some 2,500 local church leaders and members – from bishops to parish magazine editors, youth leaders to treasurers. “Response from exhibitors, including many from Scotland, has been very encouraging,” said event organiser Bill Allen. “Providing innovative resources for churches of all traditions is what the show is all about. From photo-copiers to communion wine, stained glass to sound systems, visitors make vital new contacts with organisations geared specifically to meet the needs of the local church. With so many creative, growing churches throughout Scotland, we felt it was time to bring CRE back to Edinburgh.” Personal debt is crippling many local communities – with one person in 10 struggling to make ends meet – so, how can the church help? Alan Davidson, who heads up Community Money Advice Scotland, will explain how the organisation supports a network of 130 independent centres across the UK. A 10-hour biblical mini-series, that broke viewing records in the USA and will air on Channel 5 before Christmas, will be a special focus at the show. The Damaris Trust will be at CRE Scotland to make available a host of specially-created, free resources for use by churches during the series. The Royal Highland Centre is Scotland’s largest indoor and outdoor event venue. Just minutes from Edinburgh Airport, the RHC has parking for 20,000 vehicles. “No other event provides such a remarkable range of seminars, workshops, theatre and church resources,” explains Bill. “This event is truly an experience not to be missed.” q • CRE Scotland dates and times: Wed 27 Nov 10am-5pm; Thu 28 Nov 10am-4.30pm. To book tickets visit www.creonline.co.uk. Tel: 01793 418218. Email: cre@creonline.co.uk.

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Autosave launch bigger, better and easier to use website ‹ AUTOSAVE, THE TRUSTED CHRISTIAN car retailer with over

30 years’ experience, have got some great news for car buyers. They are pleased to announce the launch of a brand new bigger, better and easier to use website at www.autosave.co.uk. Operations director Richard May said: “I’m really excited by our new website, it’s been a huge investment in both time and money, but it’s really paid off in terms of the massive improvement in not only the choice of vehicles available to view, but also in how much easier it is to interact with and to find exactly what you are looking for, giving our customers the online experience they deserve. “There are up to 4,000 vehicles available to view and compare and we check every price, every day (except Sunday) to ensure you pay the lowest price possible. Every vehicle available online has over thirty clear photographs, and the majority have a full 360º video, allowing you to see exactly what’s on offer. “Of course, some things never change. The quality, service and benefits our Christian customers have come to expect are all still in place. Every vehicle is thoroughly checked, is fully guaranteed and has a comprehensive warranty. We’ll give you a fair price for your part-exchange and can arrange some of the best finance deals available. All this, and we still deliver the car to your door – it couldn’t be easier. “If you’re looking for a brand new car, Autosave can supply any make or any model. So, all that’s left to say is, check out our new site

for yourself. If you’ve visited us before, prepare to be amazed at how far we’ve come to bring you a massively improved online experience. And, if you’re new to our site, then we’d like to welcome you into a Christian car buying experience only Autosave can offer.” q • You can visit Autosave at stand no. A15a, CRE Scotland.

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Roman skulls found at Crossrail site

‹ EXCAVATORS ON LONDON’S mammoth Crossrail project have discovered about 20 Roman skulls at the Liverpool Street station site. Working under the direction of Crossrail’s own archaeologists, the construction workers have carefully removed the human skulls and Roman pottery, which were found in the sediment of the historic channel of the River Walbrook. The skulls were found below the Bedlam burial ground established in the 16th century, where 3,000 skeletons will be carefully removed during major archaeological excavations next year. For safety reasons, the archaeologists have had to leave the archaeology work to the tunnellers as the skulls were located up to six metres below ground.

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Lead archaeologist Jay Carver said: “This is an unexpected and fascinating discovery that reveals another piece in the jigsaw of London’s history. This isn’t the first time that skulls have been found in the bed of the River Walbrook and many early historians suggested these people were killed during the Boudica rebellion against the Romans. We now think the skulls are possibly from a known Roman burial ground about 50 metres up river from our Liverpool Street station worksite. Their location in the Roman layer indicates they were possibly washed down river during the Roman period.” Crossrail’s contractor, Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA), will analyse the finds over the coming months and hope to find out

more about the age, sex and diet of the people associated with the Roman skulls. Workers on the project have previously discovered human bones in the foundations of a Roman road that passes through the site. These may also have come from the same nearby Roman cemetery. During the past few months, Crossrail’s archaeologists have made a number of discoveries that have helped piece together London’s history. They include a Mesolithic ‘tool-making factory’ which included 150 pieces of flint, dating from around 9,000 years ago, found at North Woolwich and skeletons from a suspected Black Death burial ground in Charterhouse Square near Barbican station. q

Modern lighting solution illuminates Victorian landmark ‹ LIGHTING DYNAMICS UK, based in Sutton

Coldfield, West Midlands, has recently designed and completed the installation of yet another stunning lighting project for the magnificent and sumptuous interior of St Augustine of Hippo Church in Edgbaston, Birmingham. St Augustine’s, a Grade II* building, has been a splendid Victorian landmark at the centre of the Conservation Area that bears its name since the church was first consecrated in 1868. Gerry Browne of Lighting Dynamics said: “The interior lighting upgrade at St Augustine’s provided a real challenge, especially in terms of the correct type and levels of illumination for both the church’s magnificent architectural and ecclesiastical features.” Working closely with key members of the PCC, the DAC, the Church Architect, English Heritage and Birmingham Victorian Society, Gerry worked through all of the details and a final lighting design solution evolved. The final lighting design included a variety of all modern, long life and energy saving light sources including LEDs, ceramic metal halide and low voltage tungsten, all of which are linked to a unique and bespoke dimming / lighting controls system.

These light sources are linked to a quality range of appropriate architectural light fittings all with the correct optics and the ability to take a complete range of lighting accessories, such as anti glare louvres, spread lenses, etc. The client and all of the project team are delighted with the final result and a grand opening ceremony by the Lord Mayor of Birmingham has already taken place. Lighting Dynamics continue to offer a totally independent, creative, unbiased lighting design and consultancy service and, where required, the supply of all associated/specified lighting equipment. The company can also provide a complete electrical installation service via a dedicated team of NIC EIC registered electricians. They have a number of very prestigious church lighting projects currently in progress with a further significant number at advanced stages of planning and design. Gerry Browne believes that this is a very exciting time in the further development of church lighting, especially with such a great and diverse range of modern light sources now coming on stream. He has found that customers are increasingly looking for someone with the flair and experience to provide a quality lighting design, whilst also specifying top grade lighting equipment and controls that will provide longevity and reliability for their particular project. q www.ecclesiasticalandheritageworld.co.uk

Seminar will offer illumination on the lighting of churches ‹ ON 7 NOVEMBER St Paul’s Cathedral

will host Lighting in Churches and Cathedrals, an event that will bring together up-to-date knowledge and experience of lighting design and installation, energy-efficient lighting solutions and effective controls. The event, organised by the Church of England’s Church Care organisation, is targeted at those involved with managing church and cathedral buildings, in particular diocesan and cathedral officers and their advisors, architects and surveyors. Examples from church and cathedral buildings will be used in the presentations and light fittings especially adapted for sensitive historic interiors will be explored. Among the subjects under discussion at the fully-subscribed event will be issues involving the Equalities Act, presented by Geraldine O’Farrell of English Heritage. Under the Act churches should make adjustments to their interiors to cater for disabled persons. Ms O’Farrell will

explore the best style of lighting to cater for all church users and how this can be achieved, as well as giving general guidance about how to effectively illuminate the exterior facade and grounds of a historic place of worship. The role of lighting in safety and security will be explored by Ecclesiastical Insurance’s Kevin Thomas. The talk will highlight positive examples in churches where installing appropriate lighting has helped to reduce the risk of future injury to employees, volunteers and visitors. The all-important energy-efficiency issue will be addressed by Liz Green, North Wales Curator of the National Trust, which has embarked on a major project to install LED lighting in its properties. Case studies will range from a small parish church – presented by lighting designer Robert Morse – to St Paul’s Cathedral itself. The presentation, by Surveyor of the Fabric Oliver Caroe and Bruce Kirk of Light Perceptions, will be followed by a tour to observe the award-winning

St. Paul’s Cathedral, London project, designed by Spiers and Major (pictured). The keynote address will be given by Dr Robyn Pender of English Heritage. Her address, Why light? Natural, artificial and impact, will look at the historical place of light in the church. q

St. Edmunds King and Martyr Church sees the light ‹ KEN BURROWS LTD, electrical installation specialists based in

Hucknall just to the north of Nottingham, are delighted to have been chosen to install LED lighting in St. Edmunds King and Martyr Church in the Parish of Mansfield Woodhouse, Nottinghamshire. This beautiful church, which stands in the centre of the town, has been in existence since 1304 and is still very much at the heart of the local community. Andrew Stone, managing director of Ken Burrows Ltd, was approached by the PCC after members had received recommendations from other churches within the Southwell Diocese. Andrew consulted with the PCC and his brief was to provide a number of scene settings to create different ambiences for the various functions held within the church. The proposed re-lighting scheme also had to be lowmaintenance and energy efficient. Ken Burrows Ltd had worked with Leeds based Total Lighting Solutions on previous projects and approached them to provide a design solution for the re-lighting of St Edmunds King and Martyr. They recommended a combination of roof, wall and feature lighting to achieve the various scene settings requested. It was proposed by Andrew to control the lighting with a control unit which could be programmed to achieve these various lighting scenes. The control unit would be linked to two key pads situated at convenient locations in the church and the scenes could be very easily achieved at the touch of a button. “The PCC were very happy with the proposals which encompassed all of their stipulations for the re-lighting of the church,” said Andrew Stone. Ken Burrows Ltd, who are NICEIC and ECA registered contractors, have been carrying out electrical installations of both electrical heating and lighting in churches across the East Midlands since 2000 when they were involved with the Millenium Project to floodlight churches across the UK. The company was founded in 1919 and is also able to undertake Electrical Installation Condition Reports as required under Quinquennial Inspection to determine the condition of the electrical wiring in the fabric of a church and to make recommendations for rectifying necessary departures from current electrical regulations. q

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A lighting requirement? One church’s perspective Design and installation by Anthony J Smith (Glos) Ltd

‹ CONSIDERATIONS OTHER THAN cost need to be made when

engaging a contractor for a church lighting project. Anthony J Smith (Gloucester) Ltd has recently completed a project to install new lighting throughout Great Malvern Priory which is part of the Greater Churches Network. The priory is a Grade I listed building and is a focal point both in Malvern and in the Diocese of Worcester. The priory receives over 30,000 visitors each year and has a large worshipping congregation. Services are held every day of the year and the building is extensively used by the local community. The challenge was to replace the 1960’s lighting with a new energy efficient, low maintenance lighting installation, suitable for the many and varied activities that take place in the building, while minimising the disruption during the installation period. A wide-ranging exercise was carried out by the Priory’s Lighting Project Group to determine the requirements for the new lighting, including visiting several other churches with new lighting installations. The result was the production of a Design Brief that specified the various lighting requirements, and ensured that the primary purpose of the building as a place of worship was not lost in a desire to illuminate the features of the building. The group considered employing separate lighting design consultants and installation contractors, but chose instead to seek a company that was capable of handling the whole process including both design and installation. Proposals based on the Design Brief were received from three companies who offer a lighting design and installation service, and Anthony J Smith

(Gloucester) Ltd was subsequently appointed. Anthony J Smith was formed in 1972 and specialises in lighting church and ecclesiastical buildings. The new lighting installation was designed by Neil Blake, director of Anthony J Smith, and incorporated energy efficient, high performance, low maintenance equipment. The design followed the Design Brief and provided for the different uses of the building including highlighting various building features for visitors, lighting for performances in various locations, and an allimportant, even, non-directional layer of light through the building for services and other activities. Neil was also involved in many detailed discussions with the Lighting Project Group and the approving authorities including the Diocesan Advisory Committee, English Heritage and the priory architect. As the design was refined, Anthony J Smith offered technical support and demonstrations of the effects available by using different types of light fitting. The installation was completed by Anthony J Smith’s own experienced and qualified engineers in a series of localised areas which allowed normal ‘church life’ to continue with the minimum of disturbance. Working hours and break-times were varied to suit the services, weddings and funerals scheduled for each week, and the installation was carried out with considerable attention to detail and care in concealing the cables. The new priory lighting has been received with great excitement by both the regular congregation, who can now clearly see their hymn books, and by visitors who marvel at the ceilings and other features that had not previously been visible. Michael Angling, the priory project manager, commented: “This was an excellent example of the contractor and client being flexible to the needs of each other which allowed the project to be brought to a very satisfactory conclusion”. q

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Keeping up our standards Developing British and European Standards for cultural heritage buildings, monuments and objects By DR TIM YATES Building Research Establishment Ltd and Chairman of B/560 ‘Conservation of Tangible Cultural Heritage’

‹ CULTURAL HERITAGE MIGHT seem an unusual area for the

development of standards given the uniqueness and individuality of many historic buildings, monuments, structures and objects but over the last few years it has become a very active area.

Why are national and international standards important? The question of why do we need standards for heritage and conservation is often asked. The answer is that conservation, like many other activities and businesses, has become increasingly global. As it did, there was a need for a common set of conservation principles and these were developed and agreed in documents such as The Venice Charter (1966) (which stresses the importance of setting, respect for original fabric, precise documentation of any intervention, the significance of contributions from all periods to the building's character, and the maintenance of historic buildings for a socially useful purpose) and the UNESCO Recommendation for the Protection of Moveable Cultural Property (1978) (which defines the broad range of items that make up moveable cultural property and identifies measures to safeguard property and to indemnify in case of damage, alteration or loss of the property resulting from transport and exhibition, environmental conditions, handling, faulty packaging and other unfavourable conditions). A full list of charters can be found at http://www.getty.edu/conservation/publications_resources/research_ resources/charters.html. As the trend towards globalisation has continued, a need for a common language and common framework within which to work has become important and it is this that the European Standards are trying to achieve. The intention is not to provide rigid and prescriptive solutions but to provide common questions and common ways to describe and evaluate cultural heritage. The UK standards take this

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further on and focus down on the UK’s needs but still within the same common framework. British Standards for Conservation In the UK we followed for many years the well established practices for many aspects of conservation of our cultural heritage. However, in the early 1990s it was decided that there should be some agreed guidance on the conservation principles and this was published in 1998 by the British Standards Institution (BSI) as BS 7913 Guide to the Principles of the Conservation of Historic Buildings. Since 2000 there have been codes of practice for the cleaning of natural stones, brick, terracotta and concrete (BS 8221 Part 1) and for the surface repair of natural stones, brick and terracotta (BS 8221 Part 2). Both parts of BS 8221 were originally published in 2000 and Part 1 was revised and republished in 2012. BS 7913 is

currently being revised and updated and the new version is due to be published at the end of this year. These are important documents and their development and revision is well supported by heritage organisations and practitioners who participate in BSI committee B/560 ‘Conservation of Tangible Cultural Heritage’. But the remit of B/560 is wider than historic buildings and it has overseen the revision of BS 5454 for the storage of archives into PD 5454 which gives recommendations for the storage and exhibition of documents, including books and other library materials.

European Standards for Heritage Conservation However, the area of greatest activity in recent years has been at a European level through the work of the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN) Technical Committee 346 ‘Conservation of Cultural Heritage’. This committee is led by the Italian Standards organisation (UNI) and supported by many European countries including the UK, France, Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Spain and Greece. This committee is divided into 11 Working Groups (See Box 1) and some of these contain Task Groups who to date have completed 16 standards (see Box 2) with a further 25 standards being drafted for publication over the next five years covering both the ‘immovable heritage’ (buildings and structures) and ‘moveable heritage’ (artefacts, objects and books). All of these standards have been, or will be, published by BSI as British Standards and so be available to owners and managers of heritage buildings and objects.

Looking to the future The development of standards is set to continue for the foreseeable future – the work programme for CEN TC346 will be reviewed in 2015 but there doesn’t seem to be any shortage of topics for the committee to work on. At a UK level, the publication of the revised version of BS 7913 planned for later this year will be an important step forward for the built heritage and the continuing interest in museum collections and exhibitions means that there is a continuing need to develop and apply standards to assess and protect them. There are also new challenges for the cultural heritage – some coming from the concerns over climate change and the need to make buildings (including museums and collections) more energy efficient, and others from the challenge of new materials and new styles of building to conserve and protect for future generations. R REFERENCES • PD 5454: 2012 Guide for the storage and exhibition of archival materials. • BS 7913:1998 Guide to the principles of the conservation of historic • • • buildings • BS 8221-1:2012 Code of practice for cleaning and surface repair of • buildings. Cleaning of natural stone, brick, terracotta and concrete • BS 8221-2:2000 Code of practice for cleaning and surface repair of • buildings. Surface repair of natural stones, brick and terracotta British Standards can be purchased from the BSI online shop at http://shop bsigroup.com/

European archaeology has a common goal ‹ A MAJOR PROJECT to bring together

European standards in the cultural heritage sector is the Archaeological Resources in Cultural Heritage a European Standard (ARCHES) project. The purpose of the project is to “…agree a European standard that will benefit cultural heritage practice and management in Europe and to produce a best practice manual and twinned web presence for the creation, compilation, transfer and curation of the products of European archaeology.” The project involves eight partners from seven European states, co-operating to eventually share the same fundamental requirements for archaeological archiving. The members have met on a quarterly basis over the last two years. It also has a corresponding member from the Society of American Archaeologists, which is working towards a similar goal and the two groups will share developments. According to the introduction on its website: “Recognition of an agreed standard will facilitate the management of the archaeological resource across all participating states. Adoption of the recommendations will enhance the opportunities for individual practitioners to enjoy increased trans-national mobility, as the skills and knowledge they have acquired in one state or country will be applicable

Image courtesy of ARCHES in each of the other states or countries. This project will promote the sharing of best practice for archaeological archives in the protection, preservation and presentation of archaeological materials and information. It will facilitate access to our common cultural heritage across Europe. “Archaeological archives consist of all material deemed worthy of retention generated by any type of archaeological

project. This includes the historic artefacts as well as the written, drawn and photographic records and the digital data about the site and its associated finds collection. The successful preservation of the archive for the future benefit of the people of Europe depends on the implementation of best practice in creating, compiling, transferring and curating the results of every archaeological project.” R www.ecclesiasticalandheritageworld.co.uk

Fire devastated church receives Fullers Finer treatment ‹ AFTER A DEVASTATING fire at Trinity

Methodist Church in Kidderminster, Fullers Finer Furniture were commissioned to undertake the work of producing new sanctuary furniture. All the pieces were crafted from Ash and American Black Walnut. They included Fullers’ revolutionary gas height adjustable Canterbury and York Lecterns, both personalised and adapted with Trinity Methodist’s specific cross design. This was also reflected on the beautiful communion table and font, both stunning pieces of design. Other work included removable communion rails, offertory platter and a custom designed A/V cabinet. All the furniture was off set against a fantastic backdrop designed by Juliet Hemingray, which complemented the furniture perfectly. The centrepiece was a large ash and walnut cross as reflected in the other items as well as a cross on the outside of the building. Fullers were pleased to work not only with the church but with other companies such as Stone Ecclesiastical. From the devastation of fire, this all combined as a phoenix rising from the flames to give a beautiful outcome. q

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Church aims to conjure heat out of thin air ‹ IN THE LAST issue of Ecclesiastical and

Heritage World we featured the project to install a new heating system into Manchester Cathedral – a system that will be powered by a ground source heat pump. It is an example of how ecclesiastical buildings have taken the lead in embracing groundbreaking technology to tap into renewable energy sources. On an altogether smaller scale, a project at a small parish church near Bristol aims to access an even more unexpected energy source – the air itself. All Saints’ Church in Long Ashton plans to install an air source heat pump to power the new heating system it desperately needs to replace the Victorian system that packed up in 2010. The pump will be powered by solar panels installed in the roof. It will be an underfloor system, which is most appropriate for the job in hand. The floor itself has been in a poor state of repair for many years and had become unsafe. As the church itself says: “So, now we have an excellent opportunity to fix both heating and flooring issues, as well as making the church a much safer and more accessible place for everyone in the community.” The work will cost around £200,000 which the church has been working to raise. In April this year its efforts were boosted by a grant of £30,000 from the EDF Energy Green Fund. It is hoped that the combination of new renewable technologies will meet up to 80% of the church’s electricity and heating needs, for the benefit of worshipers and community groups that use the church, whilst saving money and reducing energy consumption. Churchwarden Dr Neil Turp said: “We’re delighted that the EDF Energy Green Fund is able to help make this exciting project a reality. The £30,000 grant will allow us to install 40m2 of solar panels that will generate

All Saints’ Church in Long Ashton enough electricity to power our heat pump to keep the church warm. We hope to be a beacon for other community groups to showcase our project and inform how important it is to invest in new sustainable technologies, if you can, as generating our own power is going to be really beneficial to our future.” Funding has also been received from the Government’s Community Sustainability Education Programme, the local diocese of Bath and Wells and the Beatrice Laing Trust. The church dates from around 1380, so the appeal fund is tapping into its heritage by asking for individual donations of £13.80. During the appeal period the church has been running courses in the community on environmentally-friendly ways to make home improvements and will be using the project to explain the benefits of the different technologies available. Darren Towers, EDF Energy’s head of sustainability, said: “EDF Energy has been

able to invest millions of pounds in smallscale renewable projects like this exciting project at All Saints Church in Bristol. It’s all part of our commitment to building a low carbon future for the UK, something that helps communities and protects the environment now and into the future.” The last word lies with the church itself. On its website it says: “All Saints Church is a very old building with parts dating from the 14th century. Consequently it needs to be kept dry and warm at all times to protect both the stonework and the contents of the building, including the organ and the screen. “The parish church is part of everybody’s heritage and should be available for the whole community and not just for those who come here on Sundays. We want to make it safer and more comfortable so everyone can enjoy music, drama, art, flower festivals and services without having to don winter woollies and blankets.” q

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Free heater surveys get yours checked before the cold sets in

Now is the best time for church wardens and parochial church councils to think about conducting a heater survey for their buildings so they’re not caught out when the winter cold sets in. Martin Emmerson, managing director of Vulcana Gas Appliances Ltd, explains.

‹ ONE OF THE most important challenges

facing churches today is providing sufficient comfort for the many different users of the building – from worshippers to staff and visitors. It’s every church warden’s worst nightmare when the church heating system packs up and congregations are subjected to a cold and uncomfortable Sunday service. However, disgruntled visitors are just one of the issues that have to be dealt with – a church’s heating system can have a long lasting and damaging effect on the building’s fabric and contents. Although there is no prescribed minimum temperature for churches in health and safety legislation, it is generally accepted that indoor workplaces should normally be at least 16°C and places of public assembly – including churches and places of worship – at least 21°C. Insufficient or inadequate heating is foreseeable and preventable. In May, the Church of England’s church care organisation published a new guidance note entitled Choosing the Right Heating System to guide those considering upgrading an existing heating system or installing a new one through the planning and decision making processes involved. The guide outlines the principles involved in providing heat in a church. It contains a list of

Vulcana’s onsite heater surveys are free for powered flue fan-assisted heaters, balanced flue convector heaters and overhead heaters

When it comes to heating places of worship, it’s important to consult a church heating specialist actions and questions to consider, key facts about different energy sources and heat emitters and a comprehensive list of further reading. With so much for decision makers to consider, when it comes to heating places of worship it’s advisable to consult a church heating specialist. Each church presents its own unique and sometimes challenging heating problems due to its large open spaces. Old stone churches and modern places of worship often share the same problems – high walls, high roofs and, in most cases, single-glazed stained glass windows. An enlightened manufacturer will be able to recommend the best solution to meet your requirements. Companies such as my own are able to conduct a full heater survey to assess and recommend the best heating system to suit your church’s heating requirements. We also provide after care, which includes a programme of heating servicing and maintenance. Our onsite heater surveys are free of charge for enquiries from churches for powered flue fanassisted heaters, balanced flue convector heaters and overhead heaters, whether they are fuelled by natural gas or LPG. We will carry out a full building assessment, including a heat loss calculation to measure how much heat is needed to effectively and efficiently heat your building. We will then provide a noobligation quote, recommending the best heater or combination of heaters to install. As well as providing a comfortable environment, specifying the right type and size of heaters can significantly reduce your energy bills – a heater that’s too large will increase energy costs unnecessarily, but a heater that’s too small will not heat your building efficiently and will

constantly be running at maximum output. Our gas heaters also offer significant environmental benefits, helping to lower a church’s carbon footprint, as they offer up to 93.9% heating efficiency and comply with current environmental directives and building regulations. However, selecting the right heaters for a church building is not enough on its own. It is also essential that a properly qualified, Gas Safe registered fitter installs them. Gas Safe Register is the official list of gas engineers who are registered to work safely and legally on boilers, cookers, fires and other gas appliances. It checks engineers to ensure they are competent and qualified to work safely and legally with gas. In the last year, Gas Safe Register has investigated more than 700 cases of illegal gas fitters in the UK. Using someone who is not on the register to install and maintain your heaters could cost you thousands of pounds in remedial work, impact negatively on your church’s reputation and, most importantly, endanger the lives of worshippers, staff and visitors. Once appropriate heaters have been installed, they must be properly maintained. Progressive manufacturers can help here too. For example, we provide fixed price heater service agreements, which are renewable every two years, across our entire product range, to help churches budget with confidence. We can also provide heater servicing contracts for other manufacturers’ products. q • Vulcana has been heating churches since 1966. To book a free heater survey call them on 01444 415871 or complete their online form: www. vulcanagas.co.uk/contact-us/free-heater-survey/. www.ecclesiasticalandheritageworld.co.uk

Energy efficient windows can be part of a period look ‹ ACCORDING TO THE Listed Property Owners Club (LPOC),

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around 500,000 listed buildings in the UK are homes, lived in and maintained by their owners. The most common type of window installation in those homes is the traditional sash window, which became popular in the 18th century and was developed further by the Victorians. The distinctive pairs of panes and the sometimes highly decorative boxes they house make up streetscapes in many towns, cities and villages. Georgian examples feature eight or six panes, reducing to two as glass technology developed. Naturally, the owners of these homes seek to reduce their energy bills, which is also of course an environmental benefit, and there are a number of measures that can be taken to improve the energy efficiency of sash windows. The simplest is to limit the draught they let in, starting with ensuring they fit their frames properly. Sash windows have a tendency to warp over time, but fortunately they can be repaired and restored to their original condition, substantially limiting draughts. The addition of draughtproofing strips can add to the effect – to such an extent that English Heritage reported a reduction of heat loss by up to 90%, following research carried out jointly with Glasgow Caledonian University. Heat loss through the glass can be reduced by the addition of secondary glazing, as English Heritage has carried out at its own headquarters – see the report on the facing page. Double glazing is rarely an option in character homes and where listed buildings are concerned would be opposed by heritage authorities. Secondary glazing, on the other hand, allows the original glazing

to be retained and can even be reversible. The research in Glasgow found a 60% reduction in heat loss. A feature of sash windows which has largely been lost in this country is the addition of shutters, common on the continent, to retain heat at night. Many had such shutters – the retaining hooks can still sometimes be spotted – but they became unpopular in the 20th century, when cheap fuel and central heating led to them being abandoned. According to English Heritage: “Not only do these original shutters look very attractive, but if they fit well they can perform as well as double glazing. So if they're still in place it's a good idea to have them restored, but if not it’s also possible to have new shutters made.” The simplest measure, however, is to hang a pair of thick curtains! Sash windows are becoming popular once more, and many owners are realising the virtue of restoring them, not only to retain the character of their home but also to add to its energy efficiency and reduce fuel bills. q

English Heritage at The Engine House Selectaglaze awarded return ticket ‹ IN 1840, DANIEL GOOCH, the young locomotive superintendent of the Great Western Railway (GWR) wrote to Isambard Kingdom Brunel recommending Swindon as the location for a much-needed engine works. His letter stated that the then tiny hilltop town had ‘the great advantage of being on the side of a canal communicating with the whole of England, by which we could get coal and coke’. Just four years later, the GWR Central Engine Station was a reality. A three-storey building was subsequently added to the site in the 1870s to provide general office accommodation and airy light-filled drawing offices, with a further storey added in 1903. After ceasing operation as an Engine Station, this section of the Grade II* listed building was acquired by English Heritage in 1992 to house the organisation’s extensive archives. As part of the interior refurbishment of the time, Selectaglaze, the UK’s leading designer, manufacture and installer of secondary glazing, treated windows on the south elevation to improve noise insulation from the railway lines. Recent rationalisation of English Heritage’s office space around the UK has resulted in an increased number of the organisation’s responsibilities being delivered from The Engine House by over 500 members of staff. It now includes a public access library, dark rooms, photographic conservation laboratories and meeting rooms. To facilitate these extra areas of responsibility, the building required further renovation and conversion works which were put out to public tender. The requirements included ‘the thermal upgrading of windows by installation of

Secondary glazing for English Heritage’s historic offices secondary glazing units and draught proofing of windows’ to specifications prepared by Oxley Conservation, an historic buildings consultancy. The successful applicant for the secondary glazing element was, again, Royal Warrant holder, Selectaglaze. A total of 100 sash windows of different sizes were treated using the slim profile Series 20 system for smaller windows and the heavyduty Series 90 range for ‘monumental’ style sash windows, some with curved heads. Low emissivity glass was incorporated throughout to optimise thermal performance. Each window was individually measured and a bespoke frame made that fitted precisely to ensure a good seal. The windows arrived fully fabricated and were installed quickly and with

minimum disruption to the fully functioning office. Founded in 1966 and a Royal Warrant holder since 2004, Selectaglaze has developed particular expertise in the treatment of period buildings, working with a wide range of clients. The company has an extensive range of literature and guidance notes on acoustics, thermal performance and security. It also offers a technical advisory service and a RIBA-approved CPD Seminar for professional designers. q • For further information, please contact Selectaglaze on Tel: +44 (0)1727 837271; email: enquiries@selectaglaze.co.uk or visit: www.selectaglaze.co.uk. www.ecclesiasticalandheritageworld.co.uk

Training body supports traditional crafts... at home and abroad ‹ HERITAGE CRAFT ALLIANCE (HCA) – the Dales-based training

and assessment organisation dedicated to preserving traditional building crafts – is offering individual trainees the opportunity to gain hands-on heritage building experience abroad for free, working on traditional vernacular architecture. A recent trip to Slovakia gave applicants the chance to restore a typical local house, using only traditional methods and tools. Jonathan Chalmers-Hunt, an apprentice at HCA, described the benefits of the trip. “I found the experience extremely valuable as it Trainees given the opportunity for gave me an insight into how free hands-on experience abroad other countries dealt with what little amenities they have. I have come away from the project having learned a great deal of unique traditional building methods and would love to take part again,” he said. HCA is encouraging people interested in taking part in the programme to contact them. Visit www.heritagecraftalliance.co.uk. Nearer home, HCA has established a partnership with the Canal and River Trust – whose cause is led by no less a figure than Brian Blessed. The partnership will aim to develop specialist skills courses for maintaining traditional waterways.

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Gwen Jefferson, the trust’s learning and development business partner, declared: “The Canal and River Trust has developed a valuable partnership with Heritage Craft Alliance Ltd to develop a new approach to training which will help to maintain the historical, architectural and engineering interest of the nation’s 200 year-old waterway network. “Using brand new specialist qualifications produced by the partnership, learners will be able to develop their skills and knowledge to enhance, maintain and restore the locks, bridges and tunnels which are such an important part of our nation’s rich industrial heritage.” Another partnership – with The Sill at Northumberland National Park Authority – will continue through November to deliver a fascinating and informative programme of training designed to support landowners, homeowners and people working in relevant trades in and around the National Park. Funding has been made available through Defra subject to eligibility. q The Canal and River Trust’s cause is led by no less a figure than Brian Blessed

Traditional skills centre turns one ‹ OCTOBER SAW THE first anniversary of

the completion of the Heritage Skills Centre at Lincoln Castle, one of country’s most important medieval church buildings and a Scheduled Ancient Monument. The project was overseen by historic building specialists and engineers the Morton Partnership and ran alongside the broader, £20m Lincoln Castle Revealed project. The project created a space where traditional crafts and skills such as stone masonry, lime technology, stained glass repairs and the like could be taught and then applied to the future conservation of the castle and adjacent cathedral, as well as

supporting the conservation sector locally. The construction is an adaptable and sustainable building, respectful of the historic setting and also capable of enhancing the experience of visitors to the castle. The structure consists of GluLam softwood frames with steel flitch plates, supporting a turf green roof. The foundations were designed to minimise the excavation of the archaeologically rich substrate and consist of a stiff reinforced concrete raft capable of spreading the load of the posts evenly. The building aimed for a ‘Very Good’ rating under the BREEAM scheme for designing and assessing sustainable buildings. q

Awareness of disability access issues requires training ‹ DISABILITY ACCESS IS NOW an integral part of any ecclesiastical

establishment or heritage venue. The facilities disabled people can expect are enshrined in the Equality Act and require those responsible for service provision to be aware of their obligations. That requires appropriate training and is what training provider About Access is all about. From an informal meeting with members of a trade association or professional body to specific issues around disability or the built environment, About Access’s services might be delivered to a range of businesses off-site – generating valuable interaction and enabling them to learn from each other’s experience – or inhouse, direct to clients at their own premises. The offering includes access audit training, disability awareness training, user needs and disability provisions within the Equality Act. It can be prompted by fresh guidance on disability issues, new premises, changes in layout of premises or new staff. It is relevant to staff at all levels – from senior management to the shop-floor and customer-facing staff. A training session for employees in an organisation or for members of a trade association can cover any or all of the company’s specialist areas, depending on the requirements of the group. For that reason the duration of the course is flexible. Access audit training is a two-day course that deals with user needs. It looks at the legislation that an access audit is designed to address and examines practical examples of good and poor practice from the built environment. In the Access Training course the Equality Act is examined in some detail. The Act was introduced to provide protection throughout society against many forms of discrimination and replaced the Disability Discrimination Act. About Access only deals with the Act from the point of view of disability. Its course looks at the terms of the Act – which people are defined as disabled, what sort of preventative and remedial measures are considered reasonable, what the various duties are for staff and visitors and what the impact is on local authorities and businesses. The shorter Disability Awareness course covers how to meet and greet people, language, stereotypes and prejudice, medical and social models of disability and what constitutes barriers to access. q www.ecclesiasticalandheritageworld.co.uk

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Weather warning from NE experts following surge in demand ‹ A NORTH EAST SPECIALIST repair and maintenance company

is warning business owners and facilities managers to take action now and plan ahead to prevent expensive repair bills over the coming autumn and winter months. Stone Technical Services, in Darlington, are experts in the fields of high level and general repairs, maintenance and lightning protection and have seen a major increase, year on year, for their emergency repair services following sudden, severe weather. Stone has recently carried out a range of emergency repairs to a variety of buildings affected by water ingress following heavy rainfall – including Pudsey Parish Church near Leeds and the Cornmill Centre in Darlington. The company is also carrying out preventative maintenance on a range of buildings for Newcastle City Council to stop any weather damage affecting daily operations over the coming months. Bosses at Stone are urging companies and organisations – large and small – to carry out a basic weekly check to drains, gutters, walls and buildings to ensure they can cope with any changes in the weather.

managers responsible for the upkeep of buildings carry out frequent, simple checks to prevent repair bills running into thousands of pounds during the autumn and winter months when weather damage can really take its toll. Planning ahead can save a lot of money.” Stone Technical Services is one of the UK’s most accredited high level, general maintenance, steeplejack, safety and conservation specialists and works with high profile organisations such as INEOS Plant Utilities at Seal Sands, Teesside Power Station, English Heritage, the National Trust, the NHS, British Waterways and Network Rail to carry out a range of maintenance, safety and conservation projects. In addition, the business is the approved contractor managing lightning protection on St Paul’s Cathedral and works with housing associations and councils on schools, offices and carparks as well as historic structures, churches and war memorials. q

The most common issues arising from bad weather include gutter repairs, re-building walls, high-level repairs to roofs, repairs to historic, religious and ancient buildings which often aren’t well-equipped to face bad weather, repairs to rainwater goods, woodwork repairs, refit of signage and lightning conductor repairs and installations. However, as MD of Stone Technical Services Dave Stone explains, weather damage can be prevented if companies plan ahead: “As well as specialist projects, we’re frequently called upon to carry out a lot of general maintenance – often emergency repairs following a spate of bad weather and this increases every year. I can’t stress enough how important it is that Dave Stone, MD Stone Technical Services (right), and managing lightning protection on St Paul’s Cathedral (above) www.ecclesiasticalandheritageworld.co.uk

Far from Grey at

‹ HISTORY LOOMS LARGE AMID the

ruins of the recently announced RIBA Stirling Prize for Architecture winner Astley Castle in deepest Warwickshire. One of the most complex restoration projects ever undertaken in the UK, Astley Castle, which dates back over 800 years, recently started a new chapter as a Landmark Trust holiday home. Once home to Lady Jane Grey, the nine day Queen who was executed by Queen Mary I in 1554, Astley Castle underwent an extensive £1.3 million refurbishment phase under the auspices of architects Witherford Watson Mann together with York and Manchester based building and restoration contractors William Anelay Ltd, a firm with 266 years of history of its own. Leased by the Landmark Trust from the Arbury Estate, Astley Castle, formerly on the UK’s Buildings at Risk Register, is now set to start a new lease of life as a holiday home with the Landmark Trust. Work started on the current phase of works in September 2010. Completion came in June 2012 with the property now available for holidays. The moated castle, with many of its remains dating back to the 12th century and signs of occupation dating back to Saxon times, is known as being ‘owned by three Queens of England’. In the mid 15th century it was home to Elizabeth Woodville who went on to marry Edward IV and bore him the ill-fated young Princes who ended their lives controversially in the Tower of London. Her daughter, also called Elizabeth (of York), went on to become the wife of Henry VII and mother of Henry VIII.

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Astley!

Restoration projects are rarely as demanding as this one with millimetre perfection very much the name of the game and a combination of new build skills and conservation expertise contributing to the creation of what is a truly stunning holiday venue. The house accommodates up to eight people and complies with all DDA regulations including a lift, another first for such a Landmark Trust property. From the 1930s until the late seventies the castle served as a hotel as well as a home for convalescing servicemen during World War Two. A fire in 1978 gutted the building and it had remained forlorn and out of use ever since.

William Anelay technical director Tim Donlon is well aware of the history and the complexity in giving this intriguing venue a new lease of life: “I’ve worked on many historic and incredible projects with William Anelay but this really has been the most challenging and interesting one yet,” he said. “There were so many different facets to this project that made it unique. The whole of the new build is enclosed within the existing ruins. In order for the new walls to meet the ruins at the correct roof level all of the setting out has been established from the top rather than from ground level using just two precisely defined

William Anelay project wins RIBA Stirling Prize ‹ ASTLEY CASTLE IN WARWICKSHIRE, a venue recently

restored by York-based building conservation specialist William Anelay Ltd, has received the ultimate architectural accolade in the form of the RIBA Stirling Prize for Architecture. The castle was transformed from a derelict shell into a stunning Landmark Trust holiday home over a 20 month time frame from September 2010 with William Anelay working under the auspices of architects Witherford Watson Mann. It finished ahead of five other projects across the UK with 27% of the 65,000 votes in a much publicised BBC website poll.

William Anelay chairman Charles Anelay, the eighth generation of the Anelay family to be involved in the 266 year-old business, commented: “This is the ultimate accolade for William Anelay for what was one of the most complex and challenging projects we’ve ever worked on.” Anelay’s MD Tony Townend added: “The project clearly struck a chord with the UK public and we’re delighted that it has been recognised in this way.” q • For more details visit www.williamanelay.co.uk.

points on the existing structure as a starting point. “There’s also the brickwork bond or pattern devised by the architect specifically for this project which has never been used before and involved almost 50,000 40mm bricks imported from Denmark. “Everything was so exact with this job and being just a millimetre out could have effected everything. The architect’s plans were extremely detailed to the extent that every single brick is shown on the drawings. “At every point where new ground was broken we had to call in the archaeologists. This is because the below ground site and the curtain walls are registered as a scheduled ancient monument. “There are so many layers of history here. From the 12th century onwards, additional aspects have been added at regular intervals and it’s revealed a lot of fascinating construction methods from days gone by as well as some rather shoddy Victorian workmanship!” added Tim. From a structural point of view over 270 Cintec anchors were inserted into the existing remains to make safe the aspects and help to stabilise the building. Alastair Dick-Cleland of the Landmark Trust commented: “This project really stands out even when compared to the many other complex restorations that the Landmark Trust has undertaken over the last 45 years. “Whereas we would normally do a traditional restoration, here we have inserted modern accommodation within the ruined walls. This is a first for the Landmark Trust and is a practical solution to saving what was a very ruinous structure. Without this intervention, Astley Castle would surely have been lost forever. “The completed building will provide a truly amazing experience for any visitor and one that we are very excited about,” he added. The haunting image of Lady Jane Grey, rumoured to peer out of one of the castle’s Tudor style windows, could well feature a smile as she sees her former residence develop, once again, into a home fit for a Queen! q www.ecclesiasticalandheritageworld.co.uk

Advice from NAMM helps choose the right memorial â&#x20AC;š THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of Memorial Masons (NAMM) has a series of advice

notes on various elements of placing a memorial to a deceased person. Cemeteries and churchyards all have regulations governing the types of memorials, size and materials they will allow. They vary from area to area so it is sensible to check what is allowed in the burial ground where the memorial is to be placed before choosing a design. In some cemeteries there may be special areas for the burial of cremated remains and there will be regulations on the size and style of memorial permitted. A NAMM memorial mason will be able to advise on the regulations and show designs and materials that are acceptable. Before a memorial may be erected, written permission must be obtained and a fee paid. Again, a NAMM mason will know what fees are required and complete the necessary forms. Further fees are required when the memorial is erected. When a memorial has been chosen, it is important to obtain a written estimate clearly setting out the full details. This should include the memorial design, the size, the material, the finish of the material, the finish to the edges of the headstone and base â&#x20AC;&#x201C; whether they are to be rustic or the same finish as the face of the headstone. The inscription and the style and finish of the lettering must also be determined, and whether space is to remain for a further inscription at a later date, plus any ornamentation and the finish. Lettering and ornamentation can be hand carved, sand blasted or machine carved. The options and the different types of stone available all vary in price. NAMM also cautions that, if estimates are obtained from more than one company, it is essential to make sure the customer is comparing like with like. q

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NAMM members offer tailored insurance cover ‹ LOCAL PRESS AND EVEN broadcast media have in recent

years carried periodic stories of vandalism in cemeteries, with memorials being desecrated, damaged or even destroyed. There is also a possibility that memorials may be damaged accidentally by vehicles, if the memorial is positioned near a path with vehicular access, motor mowers, falling tree branches or ground subsidence. When a bereaved person or family has taken time and given careful thought to the design and inscription for a memorial which will be erected in a public area you may wish to consider insuring it against all those risks.

A NAMM memorial mason will be able to advise on a reputable insurance provider which offers insurance specifically designed for memorials in public burial grounds. Stoneguard Insurance is supplied by Bridge Insurance and underwritten by Royal and Sun Alliance. It gives full cover for a period of five years for a very modest premium, based on the value of the memorial less any local authority fee for granting permission for the placing of it. An insurance certificate is issued by the NAMM memorial mason and the cover is immediate on the day the memorial is erected. The cover does not include normal wear and tear or weathering, or applied finish to the letters or any ornamentation. q

Deadline extended for memorials photo competition ‹ THIS YEAR THE Memorial Awareness Board (MAB) has extended the

deadline for its annual photography competition to 4 November. Now in its fourth year, the competition – entitled Dead Art? Then and Now – has a new sponsor in funeral director Lodge Brothers (Funerals Ltd). This year the theme is stone memorials and requires entrants to submit two photographs: one representing stone memorials in history (then) and the other showing a more modern stone memorial (now). The now memorial must be from the 21st century only. Entry is free and the competition is open to photographers of all abilities. Either black and white or colour photographs can be entered and they must be compressed into a JPEG file of minimum size 2480 x 1748 pixels. Photo editing is prohibited. The first prize is £1,000 and there is a new runner up prize of a digital camera. MAB’s campaign director Mike Dewar said: “Memorials and cemeteries have long been a favourite subject for photographers. There certainly is no shortage of unusual and interesting memorials throughout UK burial grounds and this competition focuses on capturing and showcasing their unsung beauty”. Christopher Lodge, director of masonry at Lodge Brothers (Funerals) Ltd added: “As a family business established over 200 years, we are really pleased to sponsor this unique photographic competition. Memorials play a part in our social history through both personal and public memorials. They are a lasting tribute to loved ones and those who have lost their lives for our country. We sincerely hope that this competition shows the changes within our industry and society through the theme ‘Then and Now’ and raises the awareness and importance of commemorating in stone.” q

Examples of some of the entrants’ photgraphs (above and bottom left)

• Entries are available to view on the MAB website at www.rememberforever. org.uk while the competition is featured on its Facebook page at facebook. com/MemorialAwarenessBoard.

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Burnt church is great loss to our rich national heritage

‹ THE LOSS OF a historic church which

was destroyed by a fire – thought to have been caused by lightning earlier in October – is a tragic and irreplaceable loss to our heritage and culture, according to the Churches Conservation Trust (CCT). St George’s Church in Goltho, Lincolnshire was beloved by John Betjeman and built on an old settlement long since lost. The name 'Goltho’ is said to be Saxon for 'where the marigolds grow’. Inside, the Tudor church was an atmosphere of calm and simplicity, with rustic wooden pews, an altar screen and a simple two-decker pulpit. Among the features destroyed in the fire was the nave complete with mullioned windows dating back from the sixteenth century, a Victorian bellcote containing a bell recovered from the church of St John the Baptist at Amber Hill, and the chancel – an early eighteenth-century addition to the church containing a Queen Anne period reredos. Unique items dating back to the medieval period were also lost in the blaze. These included a seventeenth-century inscribed ledger stone, in the floor of the nave, to

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Thomas Grantham of the local fourteenthcentury merchant family, and other stone ledgers – one in the shape of a coffin and another acting as a doorstep to the church. The Churches Conservation Trust, which has cared for the building since 1978, said that St George’s had experienced a huge increase in visitors over the past year, as part of its ArChWay tourism project, but thankfully the church was empty at the time of the fire and no one was hurt. Rosi Lister, Director – North for The Churches Conservation Trust said: “We are utterly devastated at the loss of this rare, Tudor brick-built church, the only remaining building from a long-lost settlement. To lose this church is to lose an entire repository of social history, a part of the English landscape and an irreplaceable work of art. Like all our churches, St George’s gave local people a chance to learn about their past and their ancestry. It is a sobering reminder of why churches are so important and we urge volunteers and donors to come forward and help us protect and preserve what we have left of our unique celebrated history.”

Once the remains are safe the CCT will assess the damage and the extent of the conservation loss. Further investigation may involve an archaeological survey. Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service has now closed the case and concluded that the cause of the fire is undetermined. R • To volunteer or donate to the CCT visit www. visitchurches.org.uk.

ANTIQUE FURNITURE RESTORATION

ASBESTOS

BELLS

ARCHIVE STORAGE BOXES BIRD PROOFING

BUILDING CONSERVATION & RESTORATION

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BUILDING SERVICES

CARVERS

MASTER CARVERS ASSOCIATION

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CHURCH HEATING

CONSERVATION STORAGE

DAMP PROOFING CHURCH SUPPLIES

DISABLED ACCESS

EARTHING

ENERGY EFFICIENCY (BUILDINGS)

CLOCKS

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING

EXHUMATION SERVICES

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FENCING

JOINERY

LANDSCAPING FIREPLACES

FURNITURE

LEADED LIGHTS

GUILD OF MASTERCRAFTSMEN

HIGH LEVEL ACCESS

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LEADWORK

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LIGHTING & SOUND

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LIGHTNING PROTECTION

METAL SUPPLIES

ORGANS

LIME

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PAINTING CONSERVATION

PHOTOGRAPHY

PLASTERERS

ROOFING

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ROOF TILES

SCULPTURAL METALWORK

SECURITY

SIGNS

SOUND & AUDIO VISUAL SYSTEMS

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STAINED GLASS

STONE SUPPLY

STOVES

SURVEYS

STONE

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TERRACOTTA

TREE SURGERY & CONSULTANCY

TESTING AND CONSULTANCY

WEB DESIGN

TIMBER RESTORATION

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