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Beckett Hall, Defence Academy UK
Conservation & Repair Works, Defence Academy UK, Shrivenham
We are delighted to announce that we have commenced work at Beckett Hall (also known as Beckett House) on the first phase of external stonework conservation.
This is a Grade II listed building of Elizabethan Style dating from 1830 (with reports of earlier 1740 built elements). Designed by the Honarary Thomas Liddell after designs by William Atkinson for the 7th Viscount Barrington.
We are progressing through stone & pointing sample approvals, and scope confirmation which will include various pinnacles, including Fleur-de-lis carvings and window elemental replacements & piecings.
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RECENT NEWS
Beckett House, MoD – Project Update
Posted: December 17, 2019
Over the past 2 years we have been working for the MOD at their Defence Academy (combined services Training facility) in Shrivenham, Nr Swindon. The work has been to repair and maintain their flagship building on the site – Beckett House (Grade II Listed). We are very proud of the work delivered which is now close to completion. The work …
Posted: December 11, 2019
We have been building a wonderful ‘Castle’ for a Private Client for the past 2 years, near High Wycombe. Phase 1 is now completing whilst Phase 2 is ongoing and will continue into 2020. We are very proud of the achievements within this major project, including: • Circular Turrets & Towers. • Extensive arched window & door surrounds. • Extensive …
Posted: November 17, 2019
Many modern stone cutting machines are 3-Axis or 5-Axis (and we have many of those!). Beyond the 5-Axis, we have now added a 6th Axis lathe which gives us the ability, for example, to carve 3-Dimensional sculptures from a single large block of stone. It also increases the efficiency with which we can produce columns and balustrades (i.e. circular profiled …
Apprentice Placement Site Mason – Prince’s Foundation
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Fintan Morrison joins us for a 5-week placement as part of his Level 3 NVQ in Heritage Stonemasonry Skills. He is gaining experience on a number of different sites whilst with us. The Prince of Wales’ Building Craft Programme was established by the Prince’s Foundation in 2006 in order to preserve the skills and knowledge essential to maintaining our built …
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