Tower Restoration - November 2004

Weather-vane and cockerel replaced after painting and gilding

Existing tiles replaced over new felt and battens using stainless steel nails.

New bonnet tiles on hips. Cemented existing ones break when they are removed

North East Quoins chased out with void behind showing light right through.

New and old 'String Course' (a weathering ledge running round the tower).

'String Course' on North side. Water running down the walls is shed by these stones.

Bedding in the new stones

The worst stones replaced on the north window arch.

North window detail. These stones are hand-made by skillful craftsmen.