Ancient methods help restore historic tower
CONSTRUCTION techniques perfected by stonemasons 500 years ago are being harnessed in the restoration of an Aberdeen landmark – the Crown Tower of King's College Chapel.
Work has begun to restore the tower, which was built in 1500, five years after King's College was founded by William Elphinstone, the Bishop of Aberdeen.
A university spokeswoman said: "Specialist craftsmen are using traditional 16th-century techniques to repair the masonry on the north, south and east elevations, removing the cement pointing and replacing it with traditional lime mortar."
The project is being supported by a grant of £58,000 from the Aberdeen City Heritage Trust.
The total cost of completing the restoration of the Crown Tower is estimated at about £300,000.
The full article contains 125 words and appears in The Scotsman newspaper.
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Last Updated:
12 May 2008 9:55 PM
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Source:
The Scotsman
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Location:
Edinburgh
