Archive: this 2016 report describes work under way on Chatsworth’s restoration. Chatsworth says the programme ran from 2005 to 2018.
In 2016, the final phase of Chatsworth House’s restoration programme was under way. The £32.7 million Masterplan ran from 2005 to 2018.
The 2016 report described the east façade as the fourth and final phase, with scaffolding in place for stonework cleaning and repair.
The completed project replaced more than 60% of the house’s lead roof, installed roof vents and insulation, repaired joinery and chimneys, and restored the Orangery roof light.
Completed work
The work conserved the façades of the Baroque house and the 6th Duke’s north wing, as well as the inner courtyard’s carved stone trophies. Chatsworth says irreparable stone on the north wing was replaced with stone from the original source, Burntwood Quarry.
The programme added galleries and a lift that gives wheelchair users access to all floors on the main visitor route. The separate Belvedere Tower tour involves 94 steps. For current accessibility information, consult Chatsworth. The project also conserved works from the Devonshire Collection and redecorated interiors.
Who was involved
A design team led by the Duke and Duchess included architect Peter Inskip, interior designer David Mlinaric and art historian Jonathan Bourne.
Head of Special Projects Sean Doxey managed the work with Rupert Symmons of Fanshawe.
Mann Williams was the structural engineering company.
Oliver Jessop of The Jessop Consultancy carried out historic building analysis.
External contractors worked alongside Chatsworth’s in-house team.
The original 2016 report praised the restored galleries and the Devonshire Collection display.
For current visitor information, see Chatsworth’s website.
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