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Langley Gate House |
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The restoration of Langley Gate House seemed
an impossible task to many people, but proved an
exciting challenge for its owners the Landmark
Trust, the architect, and ourselves as the main
contractors.The 17th Century gate house required
extensive repairs both to the timber framed
elevation with its brick and plaster infill panels, and
to the stone work of the West Elevation.
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Langley Gate House
Before restoration
Furthermore the roof covering, which is of Harnage
Stone tiles, needed to be completely stripped and
relaid. During the works it also proved possible to
“jack up” part of the timber framed elevation, where
it had sagged by approximately 9", and to re-form
an area of timber framing that had been removed
while the building had been in use as a tractor shed! 
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Internally a faithful reconstruction of the oak
windows, metal casements and leaded lights was
carried out; a simple but elegant oak staircase was
installed, boarded doors were replaced and painted
timber kitchen units fitted.The panelling was also
reinstated in the main sitting room.
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This project is an excellent example of the type of
work that has been carried out by Treasure & Son
to many timber framed cottages and houses within
the area.
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Architect: Andrew Thomas |
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