Architectural Carving

Architectural Carving is any carved decoration which is an integral part of the building it adorns.

* I have produced many carvings over the years, in different styles and types of stone.

* My work has been placed on Churches, Colleges and other public buildings as well as for many private clients.

* I have worked with many Architects and Construction Companies and am used to working to deadlines and budgets.

* In many instances the accurate copying from a damaged original is required- accurate measurements taken if possible and often a number of photos taken. I have a thorough understanding of the techniques involved in matching a new carving to old masonry.

* Here is a small sample sample of the many carvings I have created over the years.

Inhabited capitals for Cleobury Mortimer Church, Shropshire,

Although the original was too decayed to copy this piece was developed from the style of other carvings on the church.The carver has to be sensitive to the architectural period of the building his work is adding to.

Neptune's head- a fountain piece designed to have the water spouting from the god's mouth- French Limestone

Large armorial bearing for Mr. J. Taylor of Ruthin, N. Wales.

Slate "Coat of Arms" for Mr. J. Taylor

Some areas of the slate were polished and some left rough to give the effect of three dimensions. The background surface is what is called "sparrow pecked "

St. Bees finial top for Chester Cathedral, Cheshire

Made to match old weathered stonework, this piece of restoration is part of the constant battle waged by masons and carvers against natural decay on our old stone buildings.

Copying an original finial top in sandstone

One of a pair of heraldic Talbot dogs made for Chester Museum, Chester, N.West England

Grotesque Head carved by Julie Winter for St. Giles Church, Wrexham

Female head in red sandstone for Ruthin Church, Denbighshire, N. Wales.