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News Release from: Castle Cement | Subject: Castle Natural Hydraulic Lime
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 18 October 2005
Castle aid for castle cottages
Castle Natural Hydraulic Lime from Castle Cement is playing its part in restoring cottages in the grounds of a castle once attacked and badly damaged by Oliver Cromwell.
Castle Cement is playing its part in restoring cottages in the grounds of a castle once attacked and badly damaged by Oliver Cromwell and his supporters during the civil war Around 17 tonnes of Castle Natural Hydraulic Lime is being used in the restoration of three cottages inside the walls of Cardigan Castle in Wales
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 18 Nov 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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Branch manager Robert Davies said: "They want the cottages to be restored using traditional building materials and Castle's lime product is perfect for that.
"It is also being used extensively in the restoration of a number of shops in Cardigan town centre, where a regeneration scheme is underway".
Cardigan Castle site is owned by Ceredigion County Council and the local Cadwgan Trust hopes eventually to take over the restoration of the castle itself - a project that will take several years to complete.
It was built in 1100 and over the next 100 years ownership changed hands between the Welsh and the Normans.
Rebuilding took place in 1240 when two towers, a new keep and town walls were added.
By the end of the 13th Century King Edward 1st had laid claim to the castle, but it fell into disuse after Cromwell's attack.
In the early 1800's a private mansion was built in the grounds and this remains in existence today.
Castle Cement offers a range of Castle Natural hydraulic Limes for use in mortar for conservation, rebuild and even new build, where the high degree of whiteness is an aid to quality architectural finishes.
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