The scaffolding is complete and now the roof tiles can be removed. awscaffolding-sw.co.uk @SSHConservation @Greendale_Build @HeritageFundL_S @HistoricEngland #heritage #conservation #Dorset

Historic England recently organised a training session on cob repair. Thanks to Sarah Ball, Architect, Historic England & to Tobias Carleton-Prangnell of Black Pheasant Consultancy @HistoricEngland @black_pheasant @HeritageCobLime @HeritageFundL_S barryhoneysett.co.uk

We are finally able to shed light on the 'skeleton' of the roof structure. It has not seen the light of day for over 150 years @Greendale_Build @SSHConservation @HeritageFundL_S @HistoricEngland #heritage #conservation #Dorsethistory

TOCT is pleased to announce our first Heritage Talk by TOCT Trustee, Professor Philip Martin. All welcome at The Alresford Historical and Literacy Society this Wednesday evening. alresfordhistandlit.co.uk @HeritageFundL_S @HistoricEngland #history #literary #heritage

Another important stage of the groundwork for the old chapel project is the laying of the service channels and drains by MCB Civil Engineering. Another welcome step in the detailed construction works on site. @HeritageFundL_S @HistoricEngland @SSHConservation @Greendale_Build

Considerable progress is being made both inside and outside the Old Chapel. View Chris & Glynn of Greendale constructing the walls of the extensions. @SSHConservation,@Greendale_Build,@HeritageFund_S,@HE_SouthWest,

As part of the 7th TOCT AGM, our trustees were joined by Project Manager, Crystal Johnson & Treasurer, Colin Huckle, to start forward planning for the autumn when the renovated Old Chapel should be open.. @HeritageFund_S,@HistoricEngland, @SSHConservation, @Greendale_Build

We’re Recruiting! TOCT is excited to announce a number of roles to help in the delivery of this unique project to save Tolpuddle Old Chapel. For details view: tolpuddleoldchapeltrust.org See: @HeritageFundUK, @HTNmembers, @HistoricEngland #heritage,#Conservation

Work continues to ‘open up’ the interior of the Old Chapel. Evidence of the ‘stable phase’ of the building is coming to light. How much larger the building looks when empty! Outside, preparations start for the reinforced retaining walls. @SSHConservation, @Greendale_Build

Update 12 shows the discovery of the original floor level of the chapel, the detailed work to renovate the internal brick plinth & the marking out of the extension to the east. You also get a glimpse into the ‘site control centre’. @SSHConservation, @Greendale_Build

Three TOCT Trustees recently made a site visit to Tolpuddle Old Chapel to be briefed about the progress of construction. Thanks to John Mullins our Site Manager. @HeritageFundL_S @HE_SouthWest @SSHConservation @Greendale_Build #Heritage #Dorset #History.

Tolpuddle Old Chapel site this morning. Everything packed away over Christmastide, awaiting construction to restart again on 4th January 2022. @heritagefundL_S @HE_SouthWest @SSHConservation, @Greendale_Build, #Heritage,#Dorset

Lewis & Jack of MCB Civil Engineering worked tirelessly on a cold damp Friday to lay the first stage of the reinforcement to the west & north of the building. @HeritageFundL_S @HE_SouthWest @SSHConservation @Greendale_Build #heritage #Renovation

George Loveless, lay preacher & farm labourer, was a founding trustee of Tolpuddle Old Chapel. TOCT trustees have handed over the keys of the Chapel to our contractors, Sally Strachey Historic Conservation.The ceremony was witnessed by Alistair Chisholm, Dorchester Town Crier.

Introducing the first of our series of TOCT Progress Updates produced by Ian Cray. Our expert structural engineer, Barry Honeysett, meets with the team from Historic England. barryhoneysett.co.uk, architecton.co.uk, @SSHConservation,@HE_SouthWest

No. 2. Progress Update highlights a mystery brick structure on the exterior of the north wall of the building.Thanks to archaeologist, John Thorp of Keystone, Exeter & Paul Cheetham,archaeological scientist of Bournemouth University, for their theories. keystone-historic-buildings.…