War memorial conservation works at Ayscoughfee Hall Museum & Gardens, Spalding

“The memorial is situated within the Gardens of the separately Grade I listed Ayscoughfee Hall, and the gardens themselves are listed as a registered Historic Garden. This means that the site and its surroundings form such a concentration of extremely important listed property, that it likely forms the most sensitive and significant heritage setting within the South Holland Area.”

“The 224 names originally inscribed on the memorial are listed on the two panels either side of the flags. Around the frieze inside the pavilion is carved ETERNAL REST GRANT TO THEM O LORD AND LET LIGHT PERPETUAL SHINE UPON THEM. In front of the pavilion, raised on a platform of three steps, stands a Stone of Remembrance (designed by Lutyens for the Imperial (now Commonwealth) War Graves Commission).”

“5.2H16-0248-24 Installation of French Drain and associated works to Spalding War Memorial. Approved 21-05- 24 5.3H16-0826-23 Proposed rebuild of damaged gate pillar and boundary wall. Approved 15-11-23. 5.4H16-0705-22 Installation of historic stone drinking fountain together with protective railings and surround base etc within Ayscoughfee Hall Gardens - re-submission of H16-0388-22. Approved 06-10-22.”

“5.14H16-0085-22 Removal of sliding timber gate, 20th Century timber door & panelling, repairs to brickwork & installation of new gates to boundary wall on east side of site. Approved on 10-03-22. 5.15H16-0058-20 Gazebo style seating area for cafe. Approved on 30-11-20. 5.16H16-1202-18 Internal and external works to Ayscoughfee Hall. Approved on 15-02-19.”

“5.22H16-0771-01 Reinstatement of passage link between garden Education Room & Main Hall (south wing). Approved on 21-11-01. 6.0REPRESENTATIONS 6.1At the time of preparing this report, it should be noted that the consultation for this application had not expired. To date, the following representation(s) had been received: 6.2Cllr Ashby - Local Ward Member Fully supports the proposed works.”

“That permission be granted subject to the conditions outlined at section 9.0 of the report, with condition 7 being amended to state that any replacement tiles are to be placed on the rear elevation.”

“(Moved by Councillor Redgate, Seconded by Councillor Tyrrell)”