Recclesia

Multi-disciplined conservators of historic buildings, ancient monuments and ruins, with in house skills & expertise in stonemasonry, stained glass & metalwork.

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#ThrowbackThursday to our conservation work at Castell Rhuddlan's riverside dock. We removed invasive vegetation, raked out failing joints, repointed with lime mortar, and added flaunching to protect masonry from water damage - preserving this historic structure for the future.

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There’s some wonderful work going on in our masonry workshops this month as our work at St Mary’s in Nantwich with @InsallArch draws to a conclusion. These carved sections of tracery and buttress caps are some of the final pieces of work being created in Hollington stone.

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Our specialist metalwork team are crafting protective guards for the windows at Christ Church in Barnston - cut, welded, finished, and powder-coated. Skilled work that helps safeguard the character and fabric of this historic building. #metalwork #heritageskills #wirral

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A throwback to one of our most exciting projects – conserving stained glass in Manchester Town Hall’s Great Hall & Great Staircase. The windows are now back in place, and we're proud to continue work on the Bees Landing rooflights. A joy to help conserve this iconic civic space.

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Yesterday, our founder Jamie Moore helped guide HRH The Duke of Gloucester through areas of Chester where we've delivered award-winning conservation work, marking 65 years of Chester Civic Trust and 50 years since Chester's recognition in the European Architectural Heritage Year.

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Proud to support the next generation of architects as a sponsor of the @StoneFederation Student Architect Prize. Congrats to Toby Barlow for Stone Reform - an innovation project reimagining quarries and showcasing the potential of natural stone in design. A well-deserved win.

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Our trainee conservator Ellen joined the @stainedglassmus Study Tour last month, visiting 19 sites in 3 days! From luminous medieval panels to vibrant Arts & Crafts windows and bold contemporary pieces - a brilliant learning experience kindly awarded by the museum's bursary.

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We gave a tour of Penrhyn Quarry Hospital yesterday to the Penrhyn Quarry Railway Society, joined by @InsallArch and @cadwcymru. Their insight has been key to understanding the site's history and significance as we carry out conservation work to the historic ruins.

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We’ve reached a major milestone in the conservation of Haigh Hall’s glass dome. Our team carefully cleaned, consolidated the original paint, and recreated damaged sections using traditional techniques. The result is a dome with renewed colour, clarity, and vibrancy. #stainedglass

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In 2022, our team scaled new heights at Castell Dinas Brân, a medieval ruin above the Dee Valley near Llangollen. Its remote location and high elevation posed serious challenges, making the task of stabilising the freestanding arch complex and rewarding. #throwbackthursday

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We’re working at St Mary’s Church in Nantwich, where visible stone scars attributed to Civil War musket and cannon fire are being carefully considered as part of our approach to conserving the building’s unique historic fabric. #heritageinmind

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The scaffolding strike at St Peter’s, Chester marks the end of a major project. We worked alongside Clach Conservation & @buttressarch on structural repairs, while our multidisciplinary team carried our masonry work and stained glass conservation. A proud week for all involved.

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Works are starting at the remarkable St Deiniol’s Church, Worthenbury – a striking Georgian landmark. Working with @friendschurches, our team of specialist conservators from across disciplines are coming together to safeguard this significant historic building.

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To mark #StGeorgesDay, we're revisiting our conservation of a remarkable 15th century glass fragment depicting St George slaying the dragon - conserved in 2017 for St Cystennin's Church, Mochdre. A project full of history, craft and a touch of mystery. #medievalglass

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Last Friday, our team explored the magic of glassblowing at Niki Steel's studio in Manchester. From molten glass to unique plates, dishes & roundels, we explored creativity & teamwork. Huge thanks to Niki for sharing her skill - it was an unforgettable day! ✨ #craftsmanship

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A quiet but crucial moment for St Peter's. This timelapse captures the precise tensioning of bespoke steel tie rods, as temporary supports are carefully removed. A key phase in securing the church's future, achieved alongside Clach Conservation and @buttressarch. #stpeterschurch

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Trainee Conservator Ellen recently took a Colour Filling with Epoxy Resins course, led by ICON-accredited conservators Sarah Peek and Jasmina Vučković. With her chemistry expertise, she's excelling in glass conservation and exploring new methods and innovations in our studio.

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More March highlights: Our dedicated team pushed forward with exciting projects, honed their craft and continued our commitment to conservation excellence every step of the way. (2/2)

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March was a milestone month for Recclesia and @recclesiaglass ! Our team hit major conservation successes and celebrated a sweet 16 years since our founding. Here's a snapshot of our efforts and breakthroughs this past month. (1/2)

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