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Whitchurch Silk Mill Conservation

Whitchurch Silk Mill Conservation

Whitchurch Silk Mill Conservation

Mountjoy has been appointed to undertake the conservation, extension, repair and new build works to Whitchurch Silk Mill in Hampshire.   The Silk Mill is a Grade II* listed textile watermill built in 1815 on the River Test in the small Hampshire town of Whitchurch.  It is one of only four working silk mills in the country and the only one open to visitors.

The project entitled “Preserving the Fabric” aims to transform Whitchurch Silk Mill into a self-sustaining industrial heritage site.  The conservation works include repairs to the external walls, windows, doors and roof of the Mill Building.

  • 2018
  • Exhibition Alterations
    05 January 2018
    Exhibition Alterations

    The exhibition display case in the foyer has been removed. The panelling will remain, creating a modern display case and a family activities area too.

  • Scaffolding Erection
    07 January 2018
    Scaffolding Erection

    Protection around the river's edge has been installed so that Mountjoy can work safely on the banks of the River Test, a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

  • New Doorway
    10 January 2018
    New Doorway

    A new doorway has been opened up from the Welcome Building to where the new boardwalk will lead visitors onto the site.

  • Engraving Discovery
    19 January 2018
    Engraving Discovery

    On the top flight of the scaffolding the Mill Team discovered the initials WEH inscribed into a brick. Believed to belong to William Edgar Hide, brother of James Hide who owned the Mill until his death in 1955. William used to grow pears on the elevation of the Mill.

  • Welcome Building Piling
    25 January 2018
    Welcome Building Piling

    Installation of 31 piles completed, each up to 7m deep.

  • Crane Base Setup
    29 January 2018
    Crane Base Setup

    The footings are being installed for a crane base, this will lift the scaffolding beams into place across the roof, making a platform to support the bell tower whilst it is being restored. The crane will also lift the new bridges into place.

  • Lift Shaft Opening
    15 February 2018
    Lift Shaft Opening

    The new lift shaft opening will make the Mill accessible to visitors for the first time.

  • Gable End of Welcome Building
    16 February 2018
    Gable End of Welcome Building

    The removal of the gable end of the Welcome Building to allow for the new structure and window seats overlooking the River Test.

  • Community Hoarding
    15 March 2018
    Community Hoarding

    Hoarding around the site was designed by Year 2 pupils from nearby Whitchurch Primary School who visited the Mill on their Victorian Day.

  • Completion of the stairwell
    14 April 2018
    Staircase Restoration

    As part of our project we are creating a one way visitor route around the Mill. We are restoring the staircase on the waterwheel side of the building to the original way round.

  • Lift shaft steelwork
    01 June 2018
    Lift shaft steelwork

    The steelwork for the new lift shaft has been crane lifted in. These will be in clad in wood to match the water wheel and historic building structure. 

  • Window installation
    19 June 2018
    Window installation

    The windows which will allow views over the River Test and its local wildlife are being installed. 

  • Temporary Accommodation Removed
    24 August 2018
    Temporary Accommodation Removed

    The site cabins the Mill team have been working from are now removed. The team can now work from a newly refurbished office space.

  • Mill Shop Prepares to Open
    31 August 2018
    Mill Shop Prepares to Open

    As parts of the refurbished mill begin to be handed back to the team, the shop can reopen once again to sell products made with the loom on site.

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