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Crenellated Arts specializes in illustration and digital interpretation services for the arts and heritage sectors in the UK, offering tailored solutions for building conservation professionals, homeowners, and enthusiasts. Their mission is to preserve, celebrate, and reimagine the rich architectural and cultural heritage of the UK through innovative visual storytelling. By blending artistry with historical accuracy, the company supports projects that require engaging, detailed visuals to bring historic structures, sites, and narratives to life.
At the core of Crenellated Arts’ offerings are bespoke illustrations and reconstructions of historic buildings and environments. These creations range from detailed technical drawings and watercolour renderings to immersive digital reconstructions. With a deep understanding of architectural heritage and conservation principles, the company ensures that each illustration is both visually compelling and meticulously accurate. Their work often serves as a key resource for conservation reports, restoration projects, and public education campaigns.
In addition to static illustrations, Crenellated Arts provides digital interpretation services designed to enhance engagement with historic sites and narratives. Using cutting-edge tools such as 3D modeling, augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR), they create interactive experiences that allow users to explore reconstructed spaces or visualize changes over time. These tools are invaluable for museums, heritage sites, and educational programs, offering audiences a dynamic way to connect with history.
Crenellated Arts also supports private homeowners and enthusiasts by delivering customized illustrations and interpretive materials for historic homes and gardens. Whether documenting the restoration of a Georgian townhouse or illustrating the original layout of a medieval estate, the company helps clients understand and showcase the historical significance of their properties. These services include creating house histories, interpretive signage, and artistic renderings suitable for personal collections or public display.
Ultimately, Crenellated Arts serves as a bridge between the past and present, making history accessible and engaging for a wide range of audiences. Their work celebrates the UK’s architectural heritage while providing practical tools and resources for its preservation. With a commitment to artistry, authenticity, and innovation, Crenellated Arts stands out as a trusted partner for anyone passionate about understanding and preserving historic spaces.
The Centre for Building Conservation Studies (CBCS) is a UK-based institution dedicated to advancing the field of building conservation through comprehensive education and hands-on training. Established in 2019, CBCS aims to become a central hub for learning and discovery in building surveying and conservation. Their mission is to make conservation accessible to everyone by offering specialised courses and training sessions led by established experts, emphasizing practical experience and the application of the latest conservation philosophies and technologies.
CBCS offers a diverse range of courses tailored to various experience levels, from undergraduates and homeowners to industry professionals. Their programs include informative Continuing Professional Development (CPD) sessions and Level 6 Diplomas in Building Surveying and Building Conservation. These diplomas are designed to provide participants with the skills necessary to conduct surveys of residential, commercial, ecclesiastical, and industrial buildings, as well as to work in property development, heritage sectors, and construction projects. The curriculum covers a wide range of building ages, types, uses, and conditions, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the field.
A distinctive feature of CBCS's programs is the inclusion of practical experience through site visits and hands-on tasks. Participants attend the Building Conservation Summer School and engage in international study trips to explore historic sites and contemporary conservation challenges. For instance, in 2025, the Building Surveying Diploma includes a trip to Copenhagen, while the Building Conservation Diploma offers a visit to Bucharest. These experiences are designed to provide real-world insights into the complexities of building conservation on a global scale.
CBCS is also developing a dedicated learning center in a Grade II Listed Building in Gosport, Hampshire. This former Royal Navy property is being transformed into a vibrant community space for heritage skills training, arts, and culture. The facility will offer training in various traditional building skills, including roofing, lime work, carpentry, oak framing, stone masonry, and straw bale construction. This initiative underscores CBCS's commitment to preserving traditional craftsmanship and promoting sustainable conservation practices.
For building conservation professionals, homeowners, and enthusiasts, CBCS provides an invaluable resource for gaining practical skills, professional qualifications, and a deeper understanding of historic building conservation. Their flexible approach, combining online learning, classroom instruction, and practical site visits, ensures accessibility and affordability. By fostering a passion for conservation and offering hands-on experience, CBCS equips individuals with the knowledge and confidence to care for and preserve historic buildings effectively.
Triskele Heritage is a UK-based organization dedicated to the conservation, restoration, and celebration of historic buildings and landscapes. With a mission to bridge the gap between traditional craftsmanship and modern conservation practices, Triskele Heritage provides tailored services that empower building conservation professionals, homeowners, and heritage enthusiasts. The company’s work reflects a profound respect for cultural heritage, emphasizing sustainable approaches that honor the authenticity and integrity of historic sites.
At the heart of Triskele Heritage’s mission is the belief that historic buildings are not just structures but living legacies that tell the story of communities, craftsmanship, and culture. The company offers a diverse range of services, including specialist consultancy, condition assessments, and bespoke conservation training. These services are designed to equip professionals and enthusiasts with the knowledge and tools needed to preserve historic structures while maintaining compliance with national heritage standards.
For building conservation professionals, Triskele Heritage provides expert guidance on project planning, materials selection, and traditional techniques. The company’s hands-on training workshops are particularly valued, offering opportunities to learn time-honored methods such as lime plastering, stone masonry, and timber conservation. These sessions not only enhance technical expertise but also foster a deeper appreciation of the skills required to maintain historic buildings.
Homeowners with historic properties benefit from Triskele Heritage’s personalized approach to conservation and restoration. Whether addressing specific issues such as damp management or guiding long-term maintenance planning, the team offers practical, sustainable solutions that respect the character and history of the home. Their advice is grounded in a thorough understanding of traditional building materials and methods, ensuring that interventions are both effective and sympathetic to the property’s heritage.
Triskele Heritage also serves as an invaluable resource for heritage enthusiasts, hosting lectures, community engagement programs, and curated site visits that bring the stories of historic buildings to life. Through these initiatives, the company aims to inspire a wider audience to value and engage with the UK’s rich architectural legacy. In everything they do, Triskele Heritage combines technical expertise with a genuine passion for heritage, making them a trusted partner for anyone invested in preserving the past.
The Victorian Society in the UK is a leading authority dedicated to the preservation and appreciation of Victorian and Edwardian architecture and design. Founded in 1958, its mission is to protect the rich architectural and cultural heritage from the 1837–1914 period, which saw some of the most innovative and iconic building styles in British history. By raising awareness of the historical and aesthetic significance of these structures, the Society plays a pivotal role in ensuring their survival for future generations.
For building conservation professionals, the Victorian Society offers an invaluable resource, providing expert advice and access to comprehensive research and case studies. Through its work with local authorities, heritage bodies, and property developers, the Society influences planning decisions, ensuring that listed buildings and conservation areas are safeguarded. Its publications, such as The Victorian magazine, and detailed reports on architectural conservation issues, are essential tools for professionals in the field.
Homeowners of Victorian and Edwardian properties benefit significantly from the Society's expertise. The organization provides guidance on sympathetic restoration and maintenance practices, ensuring that the architectural integrity and original features of these homes are preserved. Through workshops, seminars, and a network of specialist contacts, the Society empowers owners to make informed decisions about their properties while enhancing their understanding of their historical value.
Enthusiasts of Victorian and Edwardian design can engage with the Society’s vibrant program of events and activities. These include guided tours, lectures by leading historians, and exclusive access to buildings of interest. The Society’s advocacy campaigns also provide opportunities for individuals to actively contribute to the preservation of endangered sites. Membership offers enthusiasts a deeper connection to the rich history of this period, fostering a community of like-minded individuals who share a passion for architectural heritage.
The Victorian Society is more than just a conservation body; it is a movement that celebrates the beauty and significance of Victorian and Edwardian architecture. By combining advocacy, education, and expert advice, it provides a comprehensive platform for conservation professionals, homeowners, and enthusiasts alike. Through its tireless efforts, the Society ensures that the architectural treasures of the 19th and early 20th centuries remain a source of inspiration and pride for all.
Heritage Crafts is the advocacy body for traditional heritage crafts. Working in partnership with Government and key agencies, it provides a focus for craftspeople, groups, societies and guilds, as well as individuals who care about the loss of traditional crafts skills, and works towards a healthy and sustainable framework for the future.
We are a UNESCO accredited NGO for Intangible Cultural Heritage and we advocate for UK ratification of the 2003 UNESCO Convention of the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, which 180 of the 193 member states of UNESCO have already ratified.
Click here for official documents of the CIO, including our constitution and annual reports.
Farmers approved in the GLAS Scheme are eligible to apply for grants for the conservation and repair of Traditional Farm Buildings (eg roofs, walls, structural repairs, windows and doors) and other related structures (eg historic yard surfaces, walls, gate pillars and gates). In 2018 the closing date for receipt of completed applications is 24th November 2017.
Restoration using traditional materials has always been at the heart of Heritage Cob & Lime, this is where we began. The manufacturing arm of our business has grown from the desire to always use quality products at all times. This ranges from our lime mortars and plasters through to our cob blocks, made from locally sourced Devon sub-soil.
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OUR HERITAGE & YOURS
We are official stockists of Tarmac Buxton Lime and our client base is an eclectic mix of private home owners who are keen to restore their property themselves, artisan lime plasterers, traditional builders, architects, the construction industry, together with organisations who have an interest in maintaining historic buildings. Whether the building requiring the restoration is a large house or a small cottage or indeed a garden wall, we believe that each deserves to be restored using quality lime mortar.
We have supplied mortar and associated products to numerous well known buildings including:
- Hampden House, near Great Missenden
- Covent Garden
- Turweston Manor
- The Birdcage, Thame (700 years old)
- St Anne's Chapel, Barnstaple
- Houghton Hall, Norwich
- Windsor Castle
- Buckingham Palace
Our historic built environment is a finite and unique resource, yet its care calls for conservation skills that are in short supply. This learning and visitor resource is helping to encourage a greater understanding of traditional building materials and skills – and inspire future generations to continue to care for Scotland’s built heritage.
The Engine Shed building - It’s fitting that the home of Scotland’s first dedicated building conservation centre itself uses traditional materials in a contemporary way.
The Engine Shed building, used as a goods transfer shed, was built sometime between 1896 and 1913. The exact details of its construction were subject to an information blackout, and are still unknown, as it was part of an important military complex. The strategic base on the banks of the River Forth was a key resource for the army in the run up to and during both World Wars.
A programme of restoration and development, which began in 2013 and concluded in 2017, revitalised and extended the original building. The Engine Shed, part of Historic Environment Scotland, is a transformative learning and tourism resource for Stirling – and Scotland.
About the structure
The Engine Shed is a single storey building with sandstone walls and a slate roof, with a glazed clerestory window that runs the full length of the building. Steel roof trusses that span the width of the building support the roof.
Inside the historic building is a single large space, into which the lecture theatre for the building conservation centre has been installed as a pod – similar to the way in which large railway stations house shops and cafés. Originally the train track entered the shed, and elevated platforms ran along one or both sides. As part of the restoration, the floor has been taken down to the original level and the rails and platforms removed.
As a recognised historic paint and heritage interiors specialist Helen Hughes can also provide authoritative heritage statements to accompany listed building applications. Details of previous projects, conservation news and publications can be found on the website.
Helen Hughes is a fully accredited Icon Conservator-Restorer and a Fellow of the International Institute of Conservation.
From fast-track rail projects and wind farm construction through to housing developments and off-shore cable-laying, we deliver against your critical path and your heritage responsibilities.
We were founded in 1996 and now cover the whole of the UK from four regional offices located in Luton, Hereford, Leeds and Edinburgh. Many of our contracts are valued at £1m-£5m and we regularly act as Principal Contractor.
We are a Registered Organisation of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists. More importantly, though we study the past, we are a forward-looking and innovative business, keen to help our clients stay ahead of the game.
As a highly experienced Ornamental Plastering company Hayles and Howe can offer exquisite attention to all the finest details for any decorative plasterwork. Hayles and Howe’s service covers all areas from design and specification to production and installation. The company has a proud tradition in providing a high quality service to any home, public or private, large or small.
The high standard of craftsmanship the company consistently achieves has been recognised by numerous awards including the Queens’s Award, the Plaisterers’ Trophy and Humber Silver Salver to name a few.
The workforce of Hayles and Howe have over the years worked hard to achieve and maintain Investor in People recognition. This standard shows a commitment to developing and improving skills, confidence and business goals benefitting the company, staff and a wide range of customers.
Managing Director Paddy Jones has worked in the window industry for over 15 years and has extensive experience in the area of conservation works and bespoke contemporary projects. Our team includes experienced and industry qualified carpenters and glaziers with the necessary experience to survey, manage and oversee site works. Paddy brings specialist glazing skills which include lead (lattice) window making, stained glass work and conservation practices. Father Toby Jones has over four decades of experience working with Listed and Historic Buildings and continues to run a traditional building (sister) company, established in 1990, which specialises in conservation, restoration and renovation works.
Hawkscroft Ltd is truly a family business which includes Phoebe Jones involved in office management, Diana Jones in administration, Sara Jones in the field of design and hand painted replacement stained glass and Kipper the border terrier holds the position of security operative (and of course breaker of many hearts).
Hawkscroft Ltd have undertaken a variety of conservation and new contract work in Warwickshire, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire and the surrounding area for a number valued clients notably Shakespeare’s Birthplace Trust on the Birthplace Building, Ann Hathaway’s Cottage, Mary Arden’s Farm, Hall’s Croft and New place buildings along with a large contract for Spitfire Bespoke Homes on their flagship Haseley Manor project near Warwick. Hawkscroft Ltd has also completed project work for award winning architects 'Design Storey', completed many more bespoke projects for private clients and worked on numerous churches, historic buildings and listed properties.
We value careful and conservative repair, and believe that the alteration and re-use of these buildings is best informed and inspired within a strong design environment. Our focus on strong concepts ensures alterations are of a high architectural quality, allows heritage buildings to continue to be relevant and give historic sites a vibrant sustainable future.
Our work often involves resolving challenging planning situations with creative and sensitive design solutions. We have developed our reputation in succeeding where others have failed, by achieving designs that work for both clients, conservation professionals and planning authorities. We believe our success is a result of our commitment to continually developing our range of experience and expertise and building strong long term relationships with our clients, their buildings and the other specialists we work with.
Much of our work involves meeting the challenge of fitting a new building or use into an historic or sensitive setting, or unlocking the potential of a site where planning policy or environmental constraints threaten the scheme proposed. Recognising the importance of sustainable design, the practice works hard to introduce sustainable materials, renewable energy and low carbon technologies alongside traditional heritage materials and craftsmanship, for timeless designs to last a lifetime.
The practice is lead by the Principal Trevor Edwards along with Associates Andrew Warner and Greg Bicknell, who lead a dedicated team of Architects, Technologists and Project Managers with a wide range of project and conservation experience.
Hawkes Edwards are conservation accredited with membership of the AABC and are members of the PassivHaus Trust and the Green Register.
Since 2017, H&H has been allied to Atelier Premiere London and other sister companies that share the same values of craftmanship, heritage conservation and transmission of technical expertise.
Our company’s core team of highly trained professionals combines extensive experience across the arts, decoration and conservation sectors with a shared ethos for delivering excellence. In 2001, we were honoured with the Royal Warrant as Decorators and Gilders by appointment to HM Queen Elizabeth II. The Royal Warrant was awarded for the work that H&H completed on the restoration and decoration of Windsor Castle.
Hall Construction Ltd is committed to the use of traditional skills and methods of building. We believe that English heritage should be preserved and enhanced for future generations. By employing age-old building techniques and established methods, we achieve results that recapture the quality of a bygone era. Our highly skilled tradesmen enable us to maintain our high standards and ensure a first rate finished product.
Each and every project benefits from our:
- Expert knowledge and extensive experience
- Commitment to the preservation of English heritage
- Commitment to the use of traditional methods
- Respect and sensitivity towards the buildings we work with
- Diligent attention to detail
Hall Construction Ltd recognises that its excellent reputation and continued success is dependent on the completion of every job to the total satisfaction of the client. This commitment to quality drives our company to reach ever-higher standards of workmanship, and more effective management control.
Like most industries brickmaking has seen production concentrated in fewer and fewer but much larger factories. Smaller brickworks have closed by the hundred since the second world war. This has led to a sad decline in local character and distinctiveness of buildings, with rustic bricks being replaced by those that are mass produced.
H G Matthews has managed to thrive despite this trend as its consistant service and quality have meant that its bricks have always been in demand. The company has retained its traditional skills and techniques enabling its bricks to be used with confidence in high-end new builds and also in the conservation sector.
We began life in 2010 as Heritage Collective LLP, before becoming Heritage Collective UK Limited in 2014. In the coming years diversification saw the addition of Archaeology Collective, Landscape Collective and Planning Collective, before all strands came together to be branded under a single umbrella: HCUK Group, based on the acronym for the original company. We have been home-working since the beginning and are pleased to employ a talented workforce of consultants and support staff, who are on hand to advise our clients.
The company supplies a comprehensive range of building services to commercial and domestic customers including:
- conservation works to listed buildings
- barn conversions
- renovations and refurbishment projects
- extensions
- bespoke joinery
- heating and plumbing installations
- structural concrete
- stone cleaning.
Our mission is to Advance Architectural Ironmongery - We promote the highest standards of education, technical excellence and professionalism in the UK and internationally, and promote these standards to the industry and its clients.
We collaborate with trade bodies across all areas of construction including the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), the Construction Products Association (CPA), Charted Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT), and the British Woodworking Federation (BWF), as well as overseas trade bodies like the Door Hardware Institute (DHI).
Our Museums
We are a member of the Museums Association and Accredited under the UK scheme administered by Arts Council England that sets nationally agreed standards for museums.
Our accredited museums are:
Guernsey Museum & Art Gallery
Fort Grey Shipwreck Museum
German Naval Signals Headquarters
Castle Cornet & its five museums.
PERMANENTLY CLOSED: Guernsey Telephone Museum (2011)
Other museums which operate in Guernsey do not fall under our responsibility.
Objects not on display are kept in our reserve collection stores, which may be visited by prior arrangement. We also manage and maintain 80 historic sites and have responsibility for field archaeology.
Alderney and Sark - Alderney Museum is also accredited under the MLA scheme but is separately funded and administered by the Alderney Society.
In Sark, La Societe Serquaise mount a changing display at their Heritage Rooms.
Partnerships & Sponsorship Opportunities
In Guernsey and indeed throughout the world, partnership with the private sector plays an important role in supporting and enhancing the work of museums and art galleries.
We have responsibility for 3 castles, 8 museums, 80 historic sites and the finds from over 2,500 archaeological sites, including those of international importance. The collections include over 50,000 items including some 2,500 pieces of fine art and our exhibits come from many parts of the world as well as from our home.
We are the major repository of the islands' culture and the guardian preserving it for the future.
A partner has the opportunity to make a major contribution towards the objectives of the Museum, for example by supporting:
Exhibitions at Guernsey Museum & Art Gallery
Public Events at Castle Cornet or our other sites
Conservation projects to preserving the island's heritage
Educational initiatives to help the island's youth
Publications to share our work with the wider world
Enhancements of our sites to increase public enjoyment and understanding
Partners can become intimately involved in planning and design work as well as enjoying a corporate presence in leaflets, posters and adverts. We have a high profile in the islands and rarely a week passes without our initiatives appearing in the local media and some in the national press. There will be photo opportunities, media coverage and the option for staff and clients to attend special events.
The Head of Heritage Services maintains an up-to-date schedule of projects which would benefit from sponsorships or partnership with the private sector.
We are always pleased to discuss any potential projects - contact us for more information.
