Duchy Hosts Contractors At Palace Garden Party

Published June 22, 2017

The Duchy of Lancaster invited a selection of preferred contractors and building partners to a Royal Garden Party this year in recognition of the quality of their craftsmanship, repairing and refurbishing properties across the rural Estates. Many of the attendees had never visited Buckingham Palace before and were thrilled to have had the opportunity to […]

Posted in Latest News | Also tagged Duchy design standard, Duchy Garden Party, duchy of lancaster, Graeme Chalk, refurbishment projects, repair and maintenance, Rural Estates

Historic Weather Vane Restored

Published February 24, 2017

As part of the ongoing repair and restoration works currently underway at Lancaster Castle, the Duchy of Lancaster has refurbished and re-installed a historic weather vane on the top of the John O’Gaunt Gate. The origins of the 40-kilo lead, iron and copper weather vane are believed to date back to around 1727, although it […]

Posted in Latest News | Also tagged BDP, Calibre Metalwork, duchy of lancaster, Graeme Chalk, heritage, Lancaster Castle, Manchester & Cheshire Construction, restoration