EYO6202 - York City Walls (Walmgate Bar) Repair and Restoration
Type
OTHER
Location
Location | Walmgate Bar |
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Grid reference | SE 6107 5141 (point) |
Map sheet | SE65SW |
Unitary Authority | City of York, North Yorkshire |
Technique(s)
Organisation
City of York Council
Date
Not recorded.
Description
Installation of bollards to protect columns (final stage of contract, details to be agreed with
Highways); insertion of internal support system to hold timber-frame in place should one or
both columns fail including restoration of upgraded balustrade at roof level; repair or replace
timbers where necessary once render and lead removed, subject to agreement on-site with
English Heritage; repair lead roof flashings and valleys where required; installation of thermal
insulation to the structure; record and replace cornice and entablature in hardwood re-render
the timber framed extension (as per render spec at Holgate Windmill); install timber platform
at roof level to allow access for general public (access and safety measure) and protect roof
(slip-proof decking material); replace capital and uppermost drum on two supporting columns
in matching limestone; install handrail around Barbican walkway (access and safety
measure); renew downpipes; repair windows/ install secondary glazing; Repaint render and
timberwork; Conservation work to timber gates; Repaint and reguild heraldry and inscriptions.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SYO1827 Unpublished document: City of York Council. 2014-2016. York City Walls (Walmgate Bar) Repair and Restoration Project Documents.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MYO4228 York City Walls (Walmgate Bar) (Monument)
Record last edited
Apr 1 2016 11:14AM