The next phase of conservation work at Peel Castle will get underway next week.
The project will focus on the Barbican wall at the castle entrance. Specialist contractors will repair and protect historic masonry using traditional conservation techniques and locally sourced materials.
Scaffolding will be erected near the castle entrance for the duration of the works, which begin on Monday. The work will also include lime mortar repointing and replacement of weathered sandstone.
It is the latest phase of plans to restore the nearly 1km long curtain wall of the castle, one of the biggest and heritage sites in the island.
Important Step
Manx National Heritage historic buildings architect John Paul Walker said: “This project represents another important step in safeguarding one of the Isle of Man’s most iconic historic sites against the challenges of time and its exposed coastal setting.
“It has been particularly rewarding to champion local expertise throughout the project by working closely with Manx contractors.”
He added: “We also want people to experience conservation in action. Visitors will be able to watch the work as it happens, learn more about this phase of the project through our interpretation boards, and join a guided tour.”
The £70,000 project has been funded through a capital projects loan to Manx National Heritage from Isle of Man Government.