Gloucester Cathedral receives Funding Boost

Gloucester Cathedral receives funding boost for conservation of its world-famous Cloister.

It formed a central part of daily life for the monks who lived here and has featured on the screen in Harry Potter films and more recently, the BBC’s Wolf Hall.

Gloucester Cathedral receives Funding Boost

Now Gloucester Cathedral’s extraordinary 14th century cloister – renowned as one of the best examples of fan vaulting in the world – has received a much-needed boost with a generous grant of £40,000 from the Headley Trust towards its ongoing conservation.

The grant will help fund the next phase of the Cathedral’s Cloister Project by supporting a range of essential works including the cleaning of the masonry and the removal of hard cement pointing to be replaced with traditional lime-based materials more appropriate for the historic fabric of the building.

Repairs will be carried out on areas of damaged stonework, with replacement of decayed stone where necessary, while the stained glass and leaded-light glazing will be cleaned and sensitively repaired too.

The Very Reverend Andrew Zihni, Dean of Gloucester said:

“We are incredibly grateful to The Headley Trust for their continued support of the Cathedral’s heritage and the people who make it possible. Their support will not only help in preserving the fabric of the Cathedral but also invest in the skills and craftsmanship needed to do so.”

Eilidh McIntosh, Head of Fabric and Property said:

“The conservation of Gloucester Cathedral’s Cloister is essential in ensuring the Cathedral remains safe and beautiful for future generations. We are fortunate to have a team of highly skilled stonemasons and craftspeople, whose careers have been previously supported by The Headley Trust. They are dedicated to ensuring the work meets the highest standards of craftsmanship.” 

This latest donation builds on The Headley Trust’s previous support for the Cathedral’s stonemason apprenticeships.