Speke Hall and Garden, Liverpool
Restoration of a remarkable Elizabethan building from the 16th century, surviving in its own grounds in the outskirts of Liverpool, and surrounded by 20th century urban development. Repairs of the house included training of craftsmen, archeological recording and timber-dating, ...
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Project details
| Title: | Speke Hall and Garden, Liverpool |
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| Entr. year: | 1993 |
| Result: | Diploma |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Town: | Speke, Liverpool |
| Category type: | architectural heritage |
| Building type/ Project type: | residential building |
| Former use: | Manor house |
| Actual use: | Museum: manor house and garden open to the public; venue for hire |
| Built: | 16th century |
| Architect / Proj.leader: | Peter Locke and Carol Thickins, Donald W. Insall and Associates, Architects (London - GB) |
| The Jury's citation: | "For the restoration of an important 16th century building and the recreation of a garden appropriate to its unique setting" |
| GPS: | 53°20'13.0"N 2°52'27.3"W |
| Web, Links: | www.nationaltrust.org.uk/speke-hall-garden-and-estate |
Description:
Restoration of a remarkable Elizabethan building from the 16th century, surviving in its own grounds in the outskirts of Liverpool, and surrounded by 20th century urban development. Repairs of the house included training of craftsmen, archeological recording and timber-dating, replacement of rotten timbers and compartmentation of roofspace. In the grounds the lodge, stables and farmhouse have been repaired and re-roofed, the courtyard and drive re-laid and new lavatories were built. Several garden features have been restored, including the Victorian Rose Garden.
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