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News Release from: Sandtoft Roof Tiles | Subject: Oast-house tapered tiles
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 02 August 2005
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Gilmore Hankey Kirke joined forces with Sandtoft Roof Tiles as part of the exciting refurbishment of the Victorian Walled Garden at Knighthayes Court in Bolham, Tiverton.
The task of recreating two 19th century turrets may seem like a tall order but when vital parts of the puzzle were found to be missing, it became an even more of a technical dilemma than anyone first realised and it was Sandtoft Roof Tiles who helped solve this challenging historical detective story Following extensive research, specialist conservation architects Gilmore Hankey Kirke joined forces with Sandtoft Roof Tiles, the clay roof tile manufacturer as part of the exciting refurbishment of the Victorian Walled Garden at Knighthayes Court in Bolham, Tiverton
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 25 Jul 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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The turrets formed part of the wall at the National Trust property, which is a rare survivor of work by renowned designer William Burges.
Dating back to 1869, the original turrets fell into disrepair and were demolished in the 1960's.
However the refurbishment project meant they could be brought back to their former glory.
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Unfortunately very little detail was available about the material used in the original structures which led to a media quest for information.
But when a local appeal and historical research failed to uncover details on the turrets, the investigation went one stage further.
The team set about looking closer to home and carried out a search of the rubble from the original turrets.
They finally located tiles from the turrets and following various comparisons with tiles in all shapes, sizes and colours, the originals were matched to Sandtoft's Oast-house tapered tiles in Dark Chestnut.
An order for 4,400 soon followed.
Steve Chapman of Gilmore Hankey Kirke comments: "It was excellent news when the original tiles were discovered as it meant we could compare it to modern tiles in order to find as authentic an appearance as possible".
"This is when Sandtoft really came to the fore as with their bespoke Heritage Service they were uniquely placed to be provide the perfect tiles, all made by hand".
"Sandtoft's skilled craftsmen were able to create the rare Oast-house tapered tile which was perfect for us.
The shape ensured the tile fitted much more closely to the cylindrical structure than a standard plain tile, while vastly reducing cutting and fitting time "Now the turrets are complete everyone involved is delighted with the result".
"The colour of the Dark Chestnut tiles is superb and we are delighted to have been involved in such as exciting project which really is helping to keep history alive." Knightshayes Court is a Victorian country house with richly decorated interiors and fine gardens.
The celebrated garden features a water lily pool and topiary, specimen trees, rare shrubs and delightful seasonal colours.
Attractive woodland walks lead through the grounds.
The newly completed garden wall is one of the National Trust's most exciting projects for 2004.
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