Carving, Sculpting & Teaching with Stone
The weather can affect the appearance of headstones over time as the stone becomes discoloured, or the lettering on the gravestone becomes eroded or indistinct. Victor Daly, who is trained in the conservation and restoration of stone will use careful cleaning and repair techniques to restore the grave to a fitting state. This work sometimes …
[singlepic id=1 w=320 h=240 alt=”stone conservation and restoration at Barryscourt Castle” float=right]Victor spent three years working on Barryscourt Castle in east Cork, which is now managed as a historic property by the Office of Public Works. The castle was originally built in 1206 by the first wave of settlers who came to Ireland with Strongbow. …
On behalf of Historic Scotland, Victor carried out extensive stone repair and conservation work at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh. The building, which dominates the city’s skyline, was designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott in the Victorian gothic style, and it has remained the focus of an active faith community since it was first consecrated …
