Restoration of corner capital.
Approx 1200mm high
On-site drawings, measurements and models were made from the original badly weathered capitals, these were taken to the studio where this information was used to create new stone replacements. Back on-site slots were cut into the existing capital to act as keys to receive the new carvings. When the new carvings were completed they were then taken to the site and installed, further carving then completed the restoration.
At least eight new carved insertions on this side
replacing weathered or missing elements
Very little of the original could be retained
there are roughly twelve insertions here
existing carving seen as darker
This photo shows the extent of the weathering
before any restoration being carried out