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2026 · RECOGNITION

Sherborne Abbey named a King of Prussia Gold Medal finalist

The stonework conservation at Sherborne Abbey’s West Door and South Porch has been shortlisted for the National Churches Trust’s King of Prussia Gold Medal 2026, which recognises excellence in church repair.

The work combined Thermatech and poultice cleaning, removal of failing cement repairs, indents and stone replacement, lime mortar repairs and sheltercoating, delivered with Chantrey Conservation Architects.

SEPTEMBER 2026 · ACCREDITATION

CHAS Advanced accreditation renewed

Following inspection on 2 September 2026, SSH Conservation has been re-certified to CHAS Advanced. The standard is aligned with the Common Assessment Standard and recognised across public-sector and main-contractor supply chains.

The certificate and our current policies are published on our accreditations and documents page for clients and contractors preparing tenders.

2026 · PROJECT UPDATE

Masonry works to Castell Coch’s Kitchen and Well Towers

Working for Cadw as specialist masonry subcontractor, the team has carried out repointing, stone replacement and the careful dismantling and rebuilding of a bulging buttress section at Castell Coch, the Victorian Gothic Revival castle above Tongwynlais.

2026 · RECOGNITION

Highly Commended at the Natural Stone Awards

Exeter Cathedral’s new Friends’ Cloisters Gallery was Highly Commended in the New Build Structural Stone category at the Natural Stone Awards 2026. The gallery was delivered by the continuing team, with Sally Strachey Historic Conservation as principal contractor.

2026 · RECOGNITION

The Leaning Lady nominated for the PSSA Marsh Award

The team’s conservation of Karel Vogel’s The Leaning Lady in Hammersmith was nominated for the Public Statues and Sculpture Association’s Marsh Award for Excellence in the Conservation of a Public Sculpture 2026.

APRIL 2026 · PROJECT COMPLETE

The Whittington Stone conserved for Islington Council

Conservation of the Grade II listed Whittington Stone in Archway is complete. The work covered the monument and its metalwork, with specialist metalwork subcontractors coordinated by SSH. Islington Council’s reference highlights clear communication and delivery to the agreed time and cost.

2025–2027 · ONGOING

Continuing work at Crystal Palace Park

Our programme for the London Borough of Bromley continues, caring for the Grade I listed Victorian dinosaur sculptures, the Italian Terraces and associated historic fabric.