The property in a gothic revival 4 story mansion designed by Alfred and Benjamin Bucknell who were well known for the area at the time, the building dates back to 1870 and based on style of famous french architect Eugen Violet-le-Duc.
Photographs below show the pantry area of the servants quarter.
South Wales heritage plasterwork were contracted to undertake the plasterwork on the ground floor level through out. 3 coat solid rendering finished traditional forming all angles freehanded.
Products used were quicklime mortars local aggregates reinforced with fibres and the CLM66 finish coat plaster.
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New Plasterwork for a Gothic Revival Mansion
Project Date: 2020
Contractor: South West Heritage Plasterwork
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Quicklime
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Polypropylene Fibres
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