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Historic Wightwick Manor Honored for Restoration
14 Feb
Summary
- Wightwick Manor project received a Victorian Society Conservation Award.
- The £800,000 project addressed urgent issues in the timber frame.
- Restoration used traditional skills and materials matching original design.
Wolverhampton's Wightwick Manor and Gardens has received the Victorian Society's annual Conservation Award for its exemplary three-year restoration project. The £800,000 Big MEND project, managed by the National Trust, was lauded for its exceptional craftsmanship in addressing urgent structural issues. Builders Messenger BCR and architects Tim Ratcliffe Associates collaborated with the National Trust, employing traditional skills and materials to meticulously preserve the manor's historic fabric.
The award specifically recognized the quality of work on the building's timber frame, plasterwork, and exterior. The Victorian Society's Birmingham and West Midlands group highlighted the project's deep understanding of the building's history and its outstanding commitment to conservation principles. This award celebrates the successful preservation of the manor, built in 1887 and extended in 1893, ensuring its historic integrity for future generations.
Funding for the significant restoration was provided by Arts Council England's Museums and Estate Development Fund. The project manager emphasized the collaborative nature of the work and its importance in sharing the responsibility of caring for historic buildings. The Conservation Award celebrates outstanding renovations on buildings constructed between 1837 and 1914, with Wightwick Manor fitting this criterion perfectly.
