Croome Court
Built in the Neo-Palladian style, Croome Court was the 18th century seat of the Earls of Coventry in Worcestershire.
Croome Court has had a colourful past, having been used as a base by the RAF in WW2, and then successively a school, country club and college for the International Society of Krishna Consciousness. In 2007 the Croome Heritage Trust brought the house and let it to the National Trust.
Midland Conservation were commissioned to restore the west side of the north entrance steps of Croome Court.
Works included replacing all of the previous concrete repairs using Hartham Park Bath stone. Balusters, piers, plinth and coping stones were all worked to match the profiles of the original stonework. Large areas of worn and broken paving, were replaced and any retained stone repaired and re-pointed using lime mortar.
The early stages of the project were carried out during the winter months and great care was taken to ensure that the works were not affected by the freezing temperatures experienced on the north side of the building. Access to the house via the west side of the steps was maintained, causing minimum disruption to visitors and staff.
As a result of developing a successful working relationship with the Architect and the National Trust and demonstrating a high standard of workmanship and finish, we were commissioned to carry out the restoration of the east side of the steps. The project was successfully completed in Summer 2011.
