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Conservation Saves Historic West Mural Tower Press Release 4 July 2019 Conservation Saves Historic Durham Building A team of volunteers is celebrating bringing a centuries-old County Durham building back from the brink. Extensive conservation work has saved the historic West Mural Tower, in Bishop Auckland, safeguarding it for future generations as part of The Auckland Project’s mission to revitalise the town. The transformation has been funded primarily by The Auckland Project, with a £50,000 grant from Historic England as part of the Bishop Auckland Heritage Action Zone scheme and £5,000 from the Architectural Heritage Fund. This week the team behind the Grade I listed tower’s restoration, including volunteers Ruth Storey and Cheryl Blakey, came together to celebrate completion of the works and bury a commemorative time capsule. West Mural Tower sits in the grounds of 900-year-old Auckland Castle. Its original purpose remains a mystery, but it may have been built as a semi-defensive gatehouse for the site, possibly in the 15th century. In recent years the tower had fallen into a state of disrepair, with rotten roof timbers and unstable walls, which led to its inclusion on Historic England’s “Heritage at Risk” register. The Auckland Project’s volunteers joined Tyne Valley-based specialist building contractors, Heritage Consolidation, to carry out a six-month restoration programme. This included careful dismantling of the stonework from unstable walls and reusing as much stone as possible to rebuild the structure. However, in some areas, the masonry had eroded to such an extent that newly quarried stone had to be found. A specialist geologist was consulted to find the closest possible match, which proved to be Ladycross Quarry in Northumberland. Traditional construction methods were also used in the joinery needed to construct a new roof and first floor, windows and doors, which were all crafted from British green oak. All of the work was done with expert advice from Historic England, Durham County Council and The Auckland Project’s specialists. David Farrington, Heritage at Risk Surveyor at Historic England, said: “Seeing the steady transformation of this centuries-old tower, thanks to the efforts of a dedicated team of specialists, has been wonderful. We are pleased to have supported the project through grant funding and advice as part of the Bishop Auckland Heritage Action Zone. “The tower has been in a very fragile state for some time and its restoration at the hands of some incredibly enthusiastic people shows how heritage can bring people together to create something unique that future generations will be able to use and enjoy.” The Auckland Project hosted a special event to mark completion of the works, attended by representatives from many of the organisations that have supported the restoration of West Mural Tower, including Historic England, Durham County Council, Bishop Auckland Heritage Action Zone and The Architectural Heritage Fund. A time capsule, created in partnership with young pupils from Cockton Hill Primary School, was also buried at the site containing a newspaper, a set of 2019 coins and details of the conservation and research work carried out. Volunteers, Cheryl Blakey and Ruth Storey, were on hand to give visitors a tour of the restored building and talk about what they had learned while following its progress. This included taking the opportunity to dig deeper into the building’s past, learn about conservation processes such as dendrochronology (the process of dating wood using tree rings) and speaking to visitors at a series of heritage open days after receiving public speaking training. Cheryl Blakey, who got involved in the conservation project after previously taking part in The Auckland Project’s archaeological digs, said: “This has been a great opportunity to do something different. Helping to prevent a significant building from declining further has been a very enjoyable experience.” Liz Dollimore, Head of Learning at The Auckland Project, said: “It’s been fantastic to see the West Mural Tower brought back to life and be able to see our volunteers really gain in skills and development. “Cheryl and Ruth have a real passion for history and it’s been great to see them get really close to the exciting conservation work at the West Mural Tower.” The West Mural Tower will be used to host part of The Auckland Project’s Learning and Engagement programme and will open alongside Auckland Castle later this year. More information about the project and the wide range of volunteering opportunities available, including roles at Auckland Castle and at The Auckland Project’s archaeological digs, can be found at aucklandproject.org or by following The Auckland Project on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. ENDS Note to newsdesks: Image Captions: Image 1: Children from Cockton Hill Primary School install the time capsule in the walls of the newly restored West Mural Tower. Photo Credit: Jamie Sproates Image 2: Children from Cockton Hill Primary School with, (L-R), Jilly Johnston, Learning Officer at The Auckland Project, Cheryl Blakey, Volunteer at The Auckland Project, David Ronn, Project Manager at The Auckland Project, Ruth Storey, Volunteer at The Auckland Project, David Maddan, Chief Executive Officer at The Auckland Project, Clara Woolford, Historic Buildings Curator at The Auckland Project, Liz Dollimore, Head of Learning at The Auckland Project. Photo Credit: Jamie Sproates Image 3: The newly restored West Mural Tower, which sits within the grounds of Auckland Castle. Photo credit: Jamie Sproates. About The Auckland Project: The Auckland Project is a regeneration charity, working to create positive change for those living, working and visiting Bishop Auckland and to ensure the town’s future is as magnificent and vibrant as its past. We believe that the best way to do that is by sharing what we have, and making beautiful works of art, venues, experiences and opportunities - the things that feed people’s bodies, minds and spirit - accessible to everyone. To do so we are creating a visitor destination in Bishop Auckland, incorporating seven sites - Auckland Castle (once home to the Prince Bishops of Durham), a Spanish Gallery, Faith Museum, Walled Garden, Deer Park, Mining Art Gallery and Auckland Tower visitor centre. Auckland Tower opened in the Market Place in October 2018, following the Mining Art Gallery, in October 2017. Bishop Trevor Gallery, a temporary exhibition space within Auckland Castle, opened in June 2019, with the Castle itself due to reopen to the public later this year (2019). The other attractions will follow in stages in the years ahead. We are also working directly with the local community to deliver a wide range of formal and informal learning for adults and young people, create jobs and apprenticeships both directly and via our supply chain, support sustainable living, including community-supported agriculture and the Incredible Edible scheme and promote general health and wellbeing. To date approaching £150m has been committed to achieving our long-term ambition, with support from a wide range of organisations, charitable trusts and individuals, including the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Visitors to the destination will also play a crucial part in helping bring it to life. For more information about The Auckland Project, please visit aucklandproject.org or search Auckland Project on Facebook and Twitter. About Historic England Historic England is the public body that helps people care for, enjoy and celebrate England’s spectacular historic environment, from beaches and battlefields to parks and pie shops. We protect, champion and save the places that define who we are and where we’ve come from as a nation. We care passionately about the stories they tell, the ideas they represent and the people who live, work and play among them. Working with communities and specialists we share our passion, knowledge and skills to inspire interest, care and conservation, so everyone can keep enjoying and looking after the history that surrounds us all. Heritage Action Zones Heritage Action Zones will unleash the power in England’s historic environment to create economic growth and improve quality of life in villages, towns and cities. Working with local people and partners, Historic England will help to breathe new life into old places that are rich in heritage and full of promise - unlocking their potential and making them more attractive to residents, businesses, tourists and investors. We will do this with joint-working, grant funding and sharing our skills. Historic buildings that have deteriorated through decades of neglect will be restored and put back into use; conservation areas improved to kick-start regeneration and renewal; and unsung places will be recognised and celebrated for their unique character and heritage, helping instil a sense of local pride wherever there’s a Heritage Action Zone. .
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