Ed Morton and Dan Budge from The Morton Partnership visited Spilsby Sessions House for a follow up check on the structural components of the Grade II listed building. For this vital work, they were also accompanied by a timber analyst specialist.
Messenger Construction have been working hard on opening up works to access hard-to-reach areas like the roof spaces. This has enabled Ed and Dan to inspect the timber trusses such as the king post truss bearings which are found in the main part of the roof structure. This is very important to determine the state of the trusses as they are the structures which support the building.
They need to inspect these areas to identify any issues and then begin to work out any solutions which will need to be applied. This important work is happening now as part of the risk mitigation, ready for when the main regeneration project works begin.
Ed and Dan’s important work helps ensure as many of the historic elements of the building can be preserved for the future.
Culture & Heritage Programme
The work is part of the Lincolnshire Wolds Cultural and Heritage programme which was awarded £8.1 million of Government funding for regeneration projects at Spilsby Sessions House, Alford Manor House, and Alford Windmill. The works happening at Spilsby Sessions House will give us a more detailed information and knowledge on the Grade II listed building which will help the project team when it comes to submitting a planning application.
