On Thursday 21st March we finally removed the scaffolding from our north as the intensive nine month conservation project comes to a close.
After rennovating the bridge and door casing at the South end of the house last year, the Wolfson Foundation have now generously funded the restoration of the North door too. Working with Cliveden Conservation Trust to fight the effects of 300 years of Yorkshire weather, they have been restoring the ornate decorations, and particuarly the limestone horse carvings which dominate the door.
Following on from our previous update on this blog the covered scaffold remained in place for several weeks to allow the mortar to set before the grand reveal. Despite the recent very cold weather, the lime mortar has now set and the magnificent newly restored entrance has been revealed to the public just in time for Easter.
Our House Manager Caroline Hill is very pleased with the results:
"As part of our Year of Conservation, it is really fantastic to have the hall’s main entrance restored to its original state. The stunning view along the drive on the approach is now even better. Whatever the Yorkshire weather throws at it, we hope it will last for at least the next 300 years!”
"As part of our Year of Conservation, it is really fantastic to have the hall’s main entrance restored to its original state. The stunning view along the drive on the approach is now even better. Whatever the Yorkshire weather throws at it, we hope it will last for at least the next 300 years!”
Natasha - PR and Marketing Intern
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