Tag: heritage
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Project underway to rescue medieval thatched building
Dr Steve Sherlock, heritage adviser at National Highways, said: “The barn dates from around 1450 and was originally part of the Waltham Abbey estate. It is thatched with water reed and, at 44 metres long, is one of the largest thatched barns in Britain. The rethatching is no mean feat for the team of specialists.”…
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Refurbishment of London’s iconic Hungerford Bridge begins
Network Rail kicked off works to refurbish the 161-year-old Hungerford railway bridge on Saturday (18 January). The structure takes trains over the River Thames between the South Bank, near Waterloo, and London Charing Cross station. The project, which will be carried out in two phases, involves engineers preparing and painting the bridge, testing the truss…
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York Minster’s new solar panels switched on during blessing ceremony
Alex McCallion, director of works and precinct at York Minster, said: “Extreme weather, brought about by climate change, is the greatest threat to the fabric of York Minster. These solar panels signify a significant step forward in our decarbonisation journey and is a significant project of our Neighbourhood Plan. View the original article and our…