The new lead covering to the high Quire roof of Chichester Cathedral represents the first phase of a five-year programme to replace the failing post-war copper roof coverings. The new lead covering uses the heaviest sand-cast lead available, requiring great skill and experience to lay. The end result is spectacular.
Submitted by: Antony Feltham-King, St. Ann’s Gate Architects, Salisbury. www.stannsgate.com
Architect: Antony Feltham-King, St. Ann’s Gate
Craftsmen: John Hill, Dale Hill and Lewis Hill (Lead Work), DBR Ltd, Worthing. www.dbrlimited.com
Client: The Dean & Chapter, Chichester Cathedral.
Site detailing and measuring were a key factor in the production of the intricate stonework. Neale was working from a cherry picker with his drawing pad, tape measures, levels, profile gauges & callipers to give him the essential information he required to produce CAD drawings in 2D & 3D.
Submitted by: Traditional Stone Restoration Ltd, Rudgwick. www.traditionalstoneltd.co.uk
Site Manager: John Rye, Traditional Stone Restoration Ltd.
Contractors: Traditional Stone Restoration Ltd. Craftsmen: Neale Watts, Traditional Stone Restoration Ltd.
The sculpture features two figures depicted as a soldier in the Great War and later as a nurseryman. The sculpture made from an oak tree, represents a Sussex man separated in time by a number of years.
Submitted by: Rodney Duggua, Town Clerk, Chichester City Council. www.chichestercity.gov.uk
Craftsman: Dave Lucas, Artisan Chainsaw Sculptor, Woodland Centre, West Hoathly. www.woodlandcentre.co.uk
Other: Stewart Finnie Transport. Details on request | Andy Stedman Landscape and Garden Design Ltd. Details on request.
Chris Manville, local independent tradesman, worked alone, creatively to support and repair the original flint walls and to re-build new walls. All flints were recycled from site, Chris’s attention to detail and pride in his work is exceptional, numerous colour matching of mortar – to perfection.
Submitted by: Mrs Anna Hardy, Warnington House, East Chiltington.
Architect: Red Square Design Ltd, Tunbridge Wells. www.redsquaredb.com
Contractors: Dermott Burton, DD Carpentry, Hassocks | dhSolar Engineering, Lewes. www.dh-solarengineering.co.uk
Craftsmen: Luke Spencer (Carpentry), Brighton | Chris Manville (Flint and Brick Expert, Hard Landscaping), Barcombe.
Other: Mrs Anna Hardy (Project Manager/Garden Designer).
The Barn features bespoke green oak timber frame, hand built on site by master craftsmen Dermott Burton and Luke Spencer – local carpenters. Physically demanding, an unusual ring beam which required creative thinking, all hand crafted oak joints. Luke is an ‘artist’ with his creative attention to detail and finishing.
Submitted by: Mrs Anna Hardy, Warnington House, East Chiltington.
Architect: Red Square Design Ltd, Tunbridge Wells. www.redsquaredb.com
Contractors: Dermott Burton, DD Carpentry, Hassocks | dhSolar Engineering, Lewes. www.dh-solarengineering.co.uk
Craftsmen: Luke Spencer (Carpentry), Brighton | |Chris Manville (Flint and Brick Expert, Hard Landscaping), Barcombe.
Other: Mrs Anna Hardy (Project Manager/Garden Designer).