Listed Building Works

Wortham Manor, Lifton, Devon

“Wortham Manor lies in the depths of the Devonshire countryside, hard by a farmyard, in a wonderfully peaceful setting. It is a manor house of delightfully human scale and great serenity. Sadly, like many other houses of its kind, it has progressively and seriously deteriorated. Thanks to its good fortune in being acquired by the Landmark Trust, it has not only been rescued but lovingly restored and now provides three holiday flats so that visitors may, for a short spell, enjoy living there.

The very considerable repair work needed to preserve this beautiful building took five years to complete. The foundations needed underpinning and unstable walls, roof and chimney rebuilding, to name only a few of the major tasks. The principal ground floor rooms have been restored and left as common rooms so as not to destroy their richness of architectural detail and carved woodwork, and conversion of the rest of the building into flats has been achieved without damage to the other remaining feature.

The perfection and faithfulness of the workmanship are truly impressive, and it is heart-warming to find that there are still craftsmen with the dedication and skill to carry out this kind of work.”

Quote: Herritage Year Awards

St Stephen’s Church, Saltash

Under guidance of English Heritage, extensive conservation to all roof timbers before reinstating lead gutters and re-roofing including replacing ceilings with split laths and traditional horsehair plaster.

Thrushelton Church, nr Lewdown

Whilst carrying out repairs to roof and replacing lead gutter, discovery of thirteenth century roof beneath later edition. Working in partnership with English Heritage and the Architects, the later edition was removed and the original thirteenth century timbers reinstated after extensive repair works. A large oak lantern was also constructed at the top of the roof tower and new lead guttering installed.

Danescombe Manor Engine House

Conversion of Engine house to holiday home in conjunction with the Landmark Trust.

National Trust, Cotehele

Conversion of barn to dining area, bearing in mind traditional features and bearing in mind restrictions imposed on listed building works.

Shaugh Prior Church, Shaugh Prior, Devon

Under guidance of English heritage, extensive conservation to all roof timbers before reinstating lead gutters and re-roofing. Restoration of rainwater goods to original state.

Milton Abbot Church, Devon

After winning the tender, working alongside Specialist Timber Conservator, Hugh Harrison, to carry out extensive restoration of nave ceiling under English Heritage guidelines, followed by traditional plaster repairs to the ceiling panels. Finally, redecoration of ceiling with authentically coloured lime-wash. This work is ongoing.

These are but a few of the many listed building works undertaken by E L Greening & Sons (Tavistock) Ltd.