Rockingham Kiln, Rotherham

Client:

Rotherham Borough Council

Designation:

Grade II* Listed

Value:

£18k

Duration:

One week

Background

Rockingham Kiln also known as Waterloo Kiln is a Grade II* Listed bottle kiln. The kiln is the principal surviving element of the celebrated Rockingham Porcelain Factory, The kiln is currently on the Historic England Heritage at Risk Register.

Our expert team were appointed to carryout a survey and budget pricing for the main conservation scheme and funding works.

Our Works included

•Utilising 20m fully operated cherry picker and access tower•Open up works and carefully take samples of brick•Carry out mortar analysis•Carry out render analysis•Clean floor•Reporting on findings for presentation to Historic England for funding purposes

Key Challenges & Stipulations Met

•Challenging access issues •Kiln is situated at the end of a long path bordered by metal railings•Attendance via adjacent residential property•Liaison and gaining the cooperation owner of adjacent property for access•Liaison with conservation officer•Reporting to Rotherham Borough Council