Early March on the Norfolk Broads, BCS inspected the surreal remains of St. Benet’s Abbey Gatehouse. A wind pump was inserted into the remains of the Abbey Gatehouse in the second half of the C18th. Why? Well, if you go into the remains you will see that the shaft hole for the pump has been placed through the center of…
Author: Joe
Calf of Man 2017
As long standing high-level heritage consultants to Manx Heritage we were asked to undertake a rope-access inspection of the two 1818 Stevenson lighthouses, situated on the beautiful and remote Calf of Man and report on their condition . It was an incredible opportunity to access, touch and record historic material untouched in decades. The quality of the workmanship and attention…
Rope-access conservation Cobham’s Pillar, Stowe Landscape Gardens. Summer 2018
This Summer BCS were engaged to re-limewash the 104ft Cobham pillar using rope-access. While we were there we were filmed for Channel 5’s “Secrets of the National Trust”.
Major Contract at Lincoln Cathedral – July- August 2016
BCS. Ltd. is preparing to start their contribution to a major conservation repair programme on the spires of Lincoln Cathedral. Having contributed to a structural survey report on their condition last year BCS. Ltd. is now working in partnership with the works department at the Cathedral to address defects and failures found in the lead. We will be Starting work…