Drake Restoration 2

Restoration of the Drake Mausoleum: Phase II (June 2007)

(Above) On 12 May 2007 scaffolding was erected around the mausoleum to enable access to the roof. The roof area is the focus of these emergency repairs

Progress with Phase II of the emergency repairs to this attractive Grade II listed structure can be seen here. See the page on the Drake mausoleum for further details of this Grade II listed structure, and follow this link for details of Phase I of the work.

Phase II of the work was completed in early June 2007 and comprised completing an emergency roof to protect the barrel vault from further exposure to the weather. This part of the work has been undertaken by A. E. Hughes, roofing contractors. The following photographs show the completed roof as it appeared on 9 June 2007.

(Left) A similar view to that reproduced above and showing the emergency roof in place.

(Right) A view of the entrance to the mausoleum showing the completed roof and repaired pediment. Compare this photograph with one on the previous page.

(Left) A further view of the completed roof.

The Society's attention now moves to raising money for emergency repairs to the Columbarium. Contributions are welcome at any time - please use our contact details on our home page.

Photographs © Margaret Hobbs