Breakspear House

Breakspear House, North Harefield, Uxbridge

Works commenced in April 2009 and continued until 2012.
The historic, Grade I listed building was built around the mid 1600's. Periodic features include an intricate mosaic tiled floor which Shields Stonework & Restoration Ltd expertly restored; a Tudor, red brick dovecot; ornate cornice walls and fire places.

Within the grounds, is the listed Tudor, red-brick dovecote that once stood in an orchard, and is now undergoing complete restoration.

Shields Stonework & Restoration Ltd worked closely with English Heritage in the restoration of the external façade and internal decorations and repairs.

External Works

• Window head and cill reconstruction.
• Reviving the decorative band.
• Keim application to high level band course.
• Pointing and brick repairs.
• Take up and rebedding of all copings.

Internal Works

• Restoration & renewal of mosaic flooring to entranceway using delicate cleaning methods and piecing in Victorian style tiles to match the original floor.
• Restoration of historic fireplace.
• Traditional lath and plaster work.
• Decorative coving and mouldings using traditional methods.

Dovecote

These works were of particular interest to both English Heritage and archaeologists whilst works were being carried out.

• Specialist masons clean to all elevations.
• Structural repairs.
• Brick replacing using reclaimed bricks.
• Brick carving to match existing brickwork.
• Sympathetic lime pointing.