Restoration
An independent report into the condition of the paintings at Astley concluded that :-
"Because of their extent and quality, the paintings at Astley are a particularly unusual survival and justify careful conservation. Their condition demonstrates that deterioration has been taking place for a long period of time, largely as a result of a failure of the building envelope and rain water disposal system. It is these same underlying causes of deterioration which have continued in recent years and are responsible for their current, very serious condition. If the paintings, and other sensitive fabric in the church, are to survive, it is essential that both the building envelope and the rain water disposal system function correctly and are properly maintained."
Tobit Curteis Associates, 36 Abbey Road, Cambridge CB5 8HQ.
The essential repair work to the fabric of the nave cost around £90,000. We received a grant from English Heritage of £48,000 which was conditional upon the rest of the money being raised. The church and its parishioners raised £15,000 and the remaining £27,000 was eventually raised from other external resources including:
Donations were also received from members of the community in response to Reverend Peter Brown’s letter of appeal.
Monies raised enabled rendering to be removed from the exterior walls of the 14th century Nave to remove damp and allow the nine early 17th century wall texts to be conserved, along with two later wall texts in the chancel. The walls of the nave and chancel were also lime-washed. The work was carried out in 2 stages in 2008 and 2010.
Many thanks to English Heritage for their support and generous contribution and to Tobit Curteis the conservator.
Moving forward, we will always be raising funds to carry out essential maintenance to the outer fabric of this beautiful church. If you are able to help us to save this grade 1 listed building for the benefit of future generations then please make a donation no matter how small.
An independent report into the condition of the paintings at Astley concluded that :-
"Because of their extent and quality, the paintings at Astley are a particularly unusual survival and justify careful conservation. Their condition demonstrates that deterioration has been taking place for a long period of time, largely as a result of a failure of the building envelope and rain water disposal system. It is these same underlying causes of deterioration which have continued in recent years and are responsible for their current, very serious condition. If the paintings, and other sensitive fabric in the church, are to survive, it is essential that both the building envelope and the rain water disposal system function correctly and are properly maintained."
Tobit Curteis Associates, 36 Abbey Road, Cambridge CB5 8HQ.
The essential repair work to the fabric of the nave cost around £90,000. We received a grant from English Heritage of £48,000 which was conditional upon the rest of the money being raised. The church and its parishioners raised £15,000 and the remaining £27,000 was eventually raised from other external resources including:
- A H Lynall Foundation
- Alan Evans Memorial Trust
- Allchurches Trust Limited
- Church Buildings Council
- Council for the Care of Churches
- Coventry Diocese
- Francis Coales Charitable Foundation
- English Heritage
- Garfield Weston Foundation
- George Eliot Fellowship
- Leche Trust
- Manifold Trust
- Mrs Iris Morris
- National Churches Trust
- St Andrews Conservation Trust
- Viscount Daventry
- Warwickshire Historic Churches Trust
- William Cadbury Foundation
Donations were also received from members of the community in response to Reverend Peter Brown’s letter of appeal.
Monies raised enabled rendering to be removed from the exterior walls of the 14th century Nave to remove damp and allow the nine early 17th century wall texts to be conserved, along with two later wall texts in the chancel. The walls of the nave and chancel were also lime-washed. The work was carried out in 2 stages in 2008 and 2010.
Many thanks to English Heritage for their support and generous contribution and to Tobit Curteis the conservator.
Moving forward, we will always be raising funds to carry out essential maintenance to the outer fabric of this beautiful church. If you are able to help us to save this grade 1 listed building for the benefit of future generations then please make a donation no matter how small.
