SCAFFOLDING has once again appeared around one of Moreton's most iconic buildings.
Work officially began on the long-awaited roof restoration of Moreton-in-Marsh's iconic Redesdale Hall last week, with scaffolding now in place and contractors already making significant progress.
Phase two of the project follows the successful restoration of the building's historic clock tower in 2025. Earlier this year, the hall's caretakers revealed that safety barriers had been installed around part of the building after roof netting designed to catch falling tiles began to deteriorate, creating a potential risk to the public. The trust also announced its intention to begin roof works later in the summer after securing the majority of the required funding.
Posting on Facebook, project manager Julie Crawshaw has confirmed that work is underway.
"The scaffolding is back up and Phase 2, Raising the Roof is officially underway," she said.
"Works will be complete in spring next year, and in the meantime we will keep the ground floor open for business.
"We've had a good first week of roof stripping. Half the tiles are off now and have been transported away to be assessed for reuse and to be dressed.
"Please bear with us whilst we undertake this essential work and thanks to everyone who has supported the project."
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The roof restoration is the next major stage in efforts to safeguard the future of the landmark community building. Supporters have spent years fundraising for the work, with the project receiving a significant boost when Cotswold District Council approved £200,000 in Community Infrastructure Levy funding earlier this year.
Despite the disruption caused by the works, the ground floor of the hall will remain open, allowing community activities and events to continue while contractors complete the extensive restoration programme.
The project is expected to be completed in spring next year, marking another major milestone in the preservation of one of Moreton's best-known historic buildings.
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