MWMarcus Worthington & Co Ltd

Abbeyfield & Hyndburn Developments < back to the Heritage & Restoration section


Client

Abbeyfield Hyndburn Developments

Oak Hill Mansion, Accrington

This derelict building, which was reconstructed over a 15 month period, required careful demolition as well as shoring of the essential elements to be retained.

The renovation and reconstruction of the building to its original Georgian splendour was closely supervised by Bradford & Northern Housing Association and English Heritage.

The masonry, joinery, leadwork and plastering were carried out by a highly skilIed workforce to replicate the original late 18th Century detail.

Mechanical, electrical and full landscaping scheme were included within the Contract.

Contract type JCT Standard form of building contract 1980 edition

Contract period

13 months

Architect

Wales, Wales & Rawson, Skipton

Consulting Engineer

Consulting Engineers Co. Partnership, Bolton
Employers Agent

Harry Place & Partners, Burnley

T: 01995 640690  F: 01995 640771