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The Conservation of Ruins
Britain has an exceptionally rich heritage of ruined monuments and a long tradition of caring for them. Lying on the borderline between architecture and archaeology, such monuments are usually roofless, often stripped bare of woodwork and other more perishable contents by previous owners, vandalism and weathering. It is sometimes thought that ruined monuments do not require any maintenance but in fact they can be more vulnerable to decay than roofed buildings which are wind and watertight. Ruined walls without the protection of a roof or external finishes are subject to the full effects of weathering from all sides and a ruin which is not maintained will eventually be lost to all but the archaeologists.
How do you go about conserving a ruin? Robin Kent Architecture & Conservation draws on 20 years experience of the conservation of ruins for government and private owners, published technical articles and the latest research to illustrate the history and development of ruin conservation, philosophies of repair, techniques of stabilisation and consolidation, and issues of presentation and access. To read more about our ruin conservation projects click here. Or get in touch to discuss how we can tailor our training to your specific needs.
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