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External Transformation of Poor Priests' Hospital Complete

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The centuries-old Poor Priests' Hospital in Canterbury's Stour Street has undergone a dramatic external transformation, with extensive repairs to its external fabric now complete. The 800-year-old building, owned by the city council, has been under scaffolding for 11 months but is once again on show in all its glory. The key element of the project has seen the reroofing of the Kent Peg roofs and lead roofs, which have been carefully restored to match the existing architecture.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Poor Priests' Hospital, a 800-year-old building, has undergone a £1.6 million external transformation project.
  • The project has seen the reroofing of the Kent Peg roofs and lead roofs, including the installation of new handmade Kent Peg tiles.
  • The roofs to historic parts of the building have been insulated using a fully breathable build-up, significantly improving thermal performance.
  • Highly skilled conservation contractors have carried out the work, adhering to Listed Building Consent and Historic England approvals.
  • The stonework has been carried out by the Cathedral Masons, and the project has involved a complete rebuild of the chimney stack and structural brickwork repairs.
  • The project has been paid for using government money as part of the council's Connected Canterbury: Unlocking the Tales of England project.
  • The hospital's main hall, solar, and chapel, as well as some connected roofs, have been recovered and detailed to match the existing roofs.
  • The council acknowledges the excellent external consultants, Purcell and the Moreton Partnership, as well as the support provided by Canterbury Archaeological Trust.

Statistics:

  • £1.6 million: The total cost of the project.
  • 11 months: The duration of the project.
  • 800 years: The age of the Poor Priests' Hospital.
  • 1: The number of rebuild of the chimney stack.
  • 2: The number of structural brickwork repairs.

Sources:

  • City of Canterbury Home
  • External transformation of Poor Priests' Hospital complete Work is now complete on a dramatic external transformation of one of Canterbury's most historic buildings.

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