Knock Old Castle

The restoration of Knock Old Castle was an ambitious project from the outset and was in such a state of disrepair, it was included in the Buildings at Risk Register. It was a major task in itself to stabilise the existing walls and prevent them from collapse before even considering turning the place back into a habitable property.  Some of the more significant works carried out where as follows.

• Stabilising the existing structure and making it good in order to start restoring roofs, floors windows etc and making the building wind and water tight.

• Stone repairs, replacement and making good lime pointing etc.

• Reconstruction of 3 Turrets and one on top of bespoke made circular timber kit.

• Construction of new east extension within ruined castle walls to create living and dining spaces (oak super structure surrounded by timber kit).

• Installation of bespoke glass elements (within turret, projecting glass box and hollow tree trunk window unit.

• Installation of Sauna with domed internal roof.

• Carving of animals into the corbels and coat of arms

• The manufacture of internal wood finishing’s including stairs and furniture from wood feld in the estate. (including Oak, Witches Elm, Yew, Aspin, Munky Puzzle, Lime, etc)

• Commissioning of wood chip boilers.