Conserving War Memorials: Timber Lych Gates, Shelters and Calvary Crosses
Outdoor timber war memorials, such as lych gates, shelters and Calvary crosses, have particular conservation needs. This Technical Advice Note is for anyone concerned with their care, including parish, local and district councils, conservation professionals, contractors, statutory bodies, volunteer groups and private owners. It gives practical advice on conserving and maintaining outdoor timber war memorials and describes current best practice in assessing, planning, and carrying out conservation works. It also suggests sources for further help and advice.
This is one of a series of practical guides to caring for war memorials, produced by Historic England. Further guidance and information about the conservation, repair, and maintenance of war memorials is available on Historic England’s website.
Contents
- Introduction
- Types, construction and materials
- Planning for conservation
- Repair and maintenance
- Getting the work done
- References and further reading
- Where to get advice
- Acknowledgements
Additional Information
- Series: Guidance
- Publication Status: Completed
- Pages: 51
- Product Code: HEAG324
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