Not content with offering you just archaeology , we’ve also got free heritage skills training days happening in the next few weeks. Two courses take place on the Grade 2 listed structure of Dukesfield Arches, under the expert guidance of our specialist stonemason Gary Simpson of Heritage Consolidation Ltd. Your place can be booked through dukesfield@outlook.com or by following the links below.
Soft-Capping is ” increasingly seen as a more effective and appropriate repair method” http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/professional/research/buildings/building-materials/soft-wall-capping/ so if you’d like to learn how, make sure you’re free on Wednesday September 25th, 10am – 3pm. For more info and to book your place click here
Lime is the traditional mortar used on historic buildings for centuries http://www.spab.org.uk/advice/technical-qas/technical-qa-14-lime/. Although simple and effective there are some dangers, knowledge and techniques which are essential to become familiar with if your pointing is going to be effective. Wednesday October 2nd, 10am – 3pm. For more information and to book your place click here
