CONSULTANCY & SURVEYING

Brief:

• To develop a phased repair strategy for the conservation of the folly
• To ensure its long-term survival for future generations as a picturesque folly within the estate grounds

Survey & Condition:

• Isolated ruined folly constructed of ironstone/orange sandstone quoins and flint infill
• Encroachment of nearby trees, roots and ivy penetration
• One tower left standing with collapsed hidden roof behind parapets
• Other tower reduced considerably and starting to collapse rapidly to south facing elevation
• Central arch in good condition but crenellations above beginning to decay & collapse
• Localised decay/ spalling of sandstone and flint infill.

Schedule of Repairs:

• Removal of nearby trees and all organic growth within a 2 meter radius
• Localised replacement of decayed sandstone quoins using matching sandstone
• Localised replacement of spalling flints using matching flints
• Localised repointing of open joints where required using matching lime mortars
• Consolidation of top of decayed tower and rebuild collapsed quoins and flint infill matching the existing
• Consolidation and rebuilding of crenellations
• Rebuilding of collapsed hidden timber roof to tall tower, leadwork & roof covering.