Project Description

Peterborough Cathedral: Norman gates

Following major impact damage these gates required serious repair, sadly only two years after we had already carried out general conservation.

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  • Following major impact damage these gates required serious repair, sadly only two years after we had already carried out general conservation.
  • The damage revealed the quite different original design of the front of the gates beneath the late 18th century refacing.
  • After conservation
  • Drawing showing extent of damage to front of gate
  • Drawing showing repairs carried out to front of gate
  • Drawing showing repairs carried out to back of gate
  • Drawing showing extent of stainless steel added to reinforce structure of gate, allowing full retention of original material