Larbert East Church, Larbert | Restoration Case Study

Our role: Contractor
Architect: Pollock Hammond Partnership
Engineer: Bill Revie, consultant

Larbert East Church is a Category B listed Gothic church of 1900 with an imposing tower and crenellated parapet, built in squared stugged ashlar. Appointed through Pollock Hammond Partnership, we carried out holistic conservation of the church fabric, including complete replacement of the main sandstone tracery window.

Before & after

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Larbert East Church after restoration by LTM Group

BeforeAfter

The challenge

The sandstone tracery of the main window had decayed beyond repair, and ashlar and finial stones on every elevation were defective. The entrance steps had been replaced in concrete and tile, and the aisle windows and stained glass needed attention.

Our solution

We cut and fixed a complete new sandstone tracery window, replaced or indented defective ashlar and finials, and selectively repointed. New stone steps were cut and built at the entrance. Aisle windows were replaced with leaded stained glass, and existing leaded windows restored. We also ran a masonry workshop with SPAB Scotland and Construction Materials Consultants, demonstrating stone dressing, pointing and indenting.

Outcomes

New tracery window

The main window renewed in matching sandstone.

Fabric repaired throughout

Ashlar, finials, pointing and steps conserved on all elevations.

Skills shared

A public masonry workshop with SPAB Scotland.

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