The Rothen Group were asked by Canal and River Trust to carry out essential works on a dry stone wall at a bowling club in Skipton, which had partially collapsed, posing a significant risk of leakage.
The Project
The scope of the works involved the careful removal of the collapsed sections of the wall, ensuring that all stones were safely retrieved and sorted for potential reuse. This deconstruction allowed the team to preserve valuable materials, reducing waste and maintaining the traditional aesthetic of the canal wall. The stones were stacked neatly, sorted by size and shape, to be re-laid in the new structure.
We then carried out excavation works which involved digging down to a solid foundation, after which concrete was poured to provide the necessary base for the new wall. Finally, the team laid a new dry stone wall, using the previously salvaged stones to restore the embankment.
These works were carried out with minimal disruption to the surrounding area, ensuring that the club's operations and surrounding environment remained undisturbed.
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