Chimney - safe and secure.

Strapping works by JP Conservation.

We are delighted that the chimney at the Cloisters Letchworth Garden City has finally been secured.

Specialist rope-access conservators JP Conservation were appointed to carry out temporary stabilisation works to the upper section of the chimney. These measures have secured the structure in the short to medium term, while plans and funding for permanent repairs are developed.

The works were completed in summer 2025, allowing protective barriers to be removed and access to the site to be restored. This phase marks an important step in a longer journey of careful repair, understanding and stewardship, ensuring that The Cloisters can continue to be valued and enjoyed well into the future.