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News Release from: Ancon Building Products | Subject: Cholera Monument
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 17 November 2004
Ancon Supports Local Restoration Project
Ancon Building Products has donated materials and technical support to the restoration of the Cholera Monument: One of Sheffield's most visible and historic landmarks.
The Cholera Monument, erected in 1834 in memory of 402 Cholera victims, is an attractive 22 metre high sandstone structure and is located less than two miles from Ancon's head office The gales of January 1990 resulted in serious structural damage to the slender monument, including the dislocation of the top section of stonework
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 13 May 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Now fully restored the structure contains a stainless steel core comprising reinforcing bars, couplers and support cleats donated by Ancon Building Products.
The restoration project was masterminded by local businessman Jim Hurley (Sheffield Integrated Systems Ltd).
The aim of the project was to use advances in structural engineering, materials and stonemasonry to improve the stability of the monument.
Work began on site in July 2003 and was completed in May 2004.
Other supporters of the project include Sheffield Wildlife Trust, Sheffield City Council and the Heritage Lottery Fund. Request a free brochure from Ancon Building Products ...
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