Boundary Wall

The Grade II listed west boundary wall of Bruce Castle is a fascinating survival of brickwork dating back to the 17th century, with much of its bonding typical of 18th century garden walls. 

What's happened to the wall? 

The wall as it stands today is comprised of two skins with a void in between, a header course on top and cement render on the east face between the piers. The cement render was a 20th century addition to the wall and at high level is heavily water stained throughout the length of the wall. The orientation of the wall, along with the non-moisture permeable cement and the presence of buddleia (a shrub) growing into the wall has caused significant moisture ingress which threatens its structural integrity.

Proposed solution

PAYE Stonework undertook repairs to the wall in collaboration with SKK Design with Haringey Council.

Heritage experts at Butler-Hegarty Architects had previously assessed many options to repair the wall, in conjunction with Historic England and Haringey Council's Conservation Team.

The repairs to the wall have ensured the preservation of a fascinating fragment of Bruce Castle's history and a Grade II listed heritage asset.

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