Estimate
The architect Ewan Christian’s estimate in 1864 for the north aisle roof was:
| North Aisle Roof: repairs to Timber & Lead | £87 |
The full quotation for all non-chancel work necessary at that time is available here.
Fundraising
The fundraising was combined with that for the nave roof.
State of the roof
The only description of the north aisle roof at this time is that in the SPAB survey of 1882; they clearly did not have particularly strong feelings about this aisle’s roof, unlike the nave roof.
The N. Aisle roof is quite plain, of Oak, a lean-to with unmoulded principals and rafters. The cornice only is moulded.
This too has suffered from rain getting in, and needs careful repair.
Both this roof, and that of the Nave, needs complete recovering with inch Oak battens, and newly cast lead, to be laid with oak 2″ rolls.
The following photo shows the inside of the north roof:
Photo: G Sankey, Feb 2024
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| 26/2/24 | Published |
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