Gwent Archives
GB0218.D902
GB0218.D902
GB0218.D902
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Gwent Archives
- Creator
- Crown Estate. Tintern Abbey Estate.
- Title
- Papers (formerly of F.W.Waller, architect) relating to the Crown Estate protective works for Tintern Abbey and Tintern Abbey Estate.
- ID
- GB0218.D902
- Date
- 1898-1914
- Extent
- 0.09 Cubic Metres
- Language
- English
Biographical/Historical note
Tintern Abbey and surrounding lands were purchased by the Crown Estate from the Duke of Beaufort in 1901. F.W Waller was a Gloucester based architect engaged on protective works for Tintern Abbey and buildings of the Tintern Abbey estate c.1901-1914.
Scope and Contents note
Correspondence 1900-1914 (with architect's reports, including photographs and plans and specifications c.1898-1913), of F.W.Waller and others and the Crown Estate Office, regarding protective works for Tintern Abbey and Tintern Abbey estate.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Gwent Archives
Conditions Governing Access note
There are no restrictions on acccess.
Conditions Governing Use note
Usual copyright conditions apply.
Custodial History note
These papers were deposited by Astam Building Design Partnership in 1971.
Accruals note
No further accruals are expected.
Appraisal note
All records have been retained.
Controlled Access Headings
Subject(s)
- Estates-Wales-Monmouthshire
Collection Inventory
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D902/1 File of Correspondence F.W. Waller, architect and E. Stafford Howard, Office of Woods. Tintern Abbey with the surrounding lands to be purchased by the Crown from the Duke of Beaufort, 1901. Protective work only is contemplated. Notes on repairs in progress to June 1904 and on proposed work to East Window. 3 Nov 1900-27 Apr 1905 |
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D902/2 Miscellaneous Bundle including; photographs (33) of Tintern Abbey, Copy Report by Waller (1901), Copy Specifications re: East Window (1904), Eastern Arch (1907), Clerestory and Arcade (1912), 4 arches east of the Nave Arcade and Clerestory (1913). Copy of Guide to Tintern Abbey (post 1905) with Historical notes. 1898-1913 |
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D902/5 Plans (73) of Tintern Abbey Includes O.S. sheet XXVI-I (1902), plans for East window, south wall of nave, shoring and centreing to 2 bays at west end of nave, proposed reconstruction of eastern arch at crossing, shoring to west side of north arch and shoring to 4 bays of south nave. 1904-1913 |
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D902/6 Correspondence File, East Window. Philip Bayliss, dep. suveyor, F.W. Waller, architect and E. Turner, contractor. Includes list of works undertaken year June 1904-1905 when several parts of the foundations of original buildings were discovered. The great East Arch in very bad condition and repairs needed. Dispute over part of E. Turner's account. 3 May 1905-22 Oct 1906 |
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D902/7 File of Correspondence Eastern Arch of Tower. Waller and Sons, Philip Bayliss of Office of Woods and Messrs. Dennett and Ingle. Includes list of repairs carried out during 1907-1919. Estimates for resetting Tower Arch (Turner and Sons, £635). Engineers report with regard to use of steel or iron reinforcements full report on work carried out sent to Stafford Howard by Waller, 9 July 1908. 29 Dec 1905-27 Aug 1909 |
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D902/9 File of Correspondence F.W. Waller; Francis Hobbs; Crown Office, Monmouth and John Roberts, Crown Keeper. Includes reports on works undertaken from 1909-March 1913. Repairs made to the north transept window and the large west window of nave (Feb 1911), also particulars of the repair work needed to preserve the Abbey from further deterioration (August 23 1913) with estimate of costs (approx. £6,000). 10 May 1909-25 Apr 1914 |
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D902/3 Specification and Plans (24) for proposed alterations and additions to St. Anne's House, Tintern. 1901-1902 |
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D902/4 Plans (41) of new smithy and cottage. Also included, Contract dated 1 June 1894 for the erection of a smithy's house and forge at Blaisdon, £446. 1902-1904 |
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D902/8 Plans and Sketches (27) of cottages at Sunnyside, drawn by Waller and Son, architects, Gloucester. Oct 1907 |
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D902/10 File of Correspondence, Specification and Plans (35) for alterations and extensions to the Beaufort Arms Hotel, Tintern. 1910-1913 |
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