This exquisite late 15th century tower is often considered the jewel in the crown of Somerset Churches. Our work at St Mary the Virgin involved an extensive schedule of repair and conservation. The tower retains ten original sculptures, many of which have areas of original polychrome still visible on the surface. The wealth of architectural detail and sculpture on this tower insisted on a refined approach to the methodology of protection, using lime-based materials, including sensitive mortar repairs, micro-pinning and sheltercoating. Replacement stone and structural supports were also necessary on the pinnacles and parapet.
Client: PCC of St Mary the Virgin Church
Architect: Bob Chambers
