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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.
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