Reading Abbey Ruins Project overview Reading Abbey ruins closed to the public due to its deteriorating condition. Reading Borough Council launched its ‘Reading Abbey Revealed’ project with the aim of conserving the scheduled and listed remains and re-opening them to the public by spring 2018. CRL Restoration, (Principal Contractor) appointed Cliveden Conservation as specialist sub-contractor to consolidate the existing masonry walls with lime mortar, restore fallen flint and rebuild some sections Summary of the conservation work carried out The main challenge was the extent of the deterioration and the amount of loose masonry over large areas of the Abbey. Lack of maintenance and incompatible repair materials had escalated the fragile condition of the ruins. The schedule of works included

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