On June 4th, the diggers arrived and the real digging began…
July 2001
The north-facing sloping site was terraced to accommodate varying floor levels. Great care was taken to avoid the risk of ground slip.
August 2001
Main excavations nearing completion!
September 2001
Steel reinforced foundations and many deliveries of building materials…
October 2001
Footings and main retaining walls…
November 2001
Underpinning the hall so that a new floor could be built 8ft beneath the hall floor.