Kieran Elliott ACR

09 May 2025

Self-employed with business partner, trading as Elliott Ryder Conservation.

I lead a small practice working throughout Wales and England, on church monuments, monumental public sculpture and architectural works of art in stone, timber and metal. Clients include Cadw, Historic England, historic buildings architects and archeological consultants. We engage a small group of long-standing freelance specialists with the relevant skills/experience, as and when required. I undertake all aspects of projects from initial enquiry to implementation, through to submission of final reports. I still enjoy being on-site and working alongside/training newer members of the team and dealing directly with clients.

Builth Wells War Memorial

The long-overdue treatment of the war memorial included cleaning incompatible stone types and bronze plaques with various methods. Copper staining was removed from limestone, plaques were stripped of varnish and waxed, Portland stone elements were shelter-coated, defective pointing was replaced, and minor mortar repairs were carried out.

Rhayader War Memorial

Due to road closures and scaffolding, works were done in one continuous phase to reduce traffic disruption. The memorial was cleaned using various methods, defective pointing replaced, and a shelter-coat applied to sculptural elements. Protections ensured proper drying, and the stone dedication panel on the east side was re-decorated once scaffolding was removed.

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