During the stonework restoration of the tower it became necessary to quickly remove the leaded glass to effectively repair the broken stone and loose mortar. |  |
The leaded glass was firmly set into the stonework with Portland Cement. There were no "sacrificial fillets" to protect the panels from damage during the removal process. |  |
Before any windows were removed, a complete condition survey of all the glass in the church was undertaken. |  |
The stone lintels between each panel were badly broken and moving due to mortar loss. This made the glass removal even more difficult and precarious than usual. |  |
Once removed, the stonework can be properly assessed for repair. New traditional lime mortar will be used to re-install the panels. |  |
The windows were boxed on site and removed to storage until the stonework is repaired. |  |
During the condition survey, an unusual way of plumbing was noted, situating the piping through the leaded window. |  |
Thurso is the most northerly town on the Scottish mainland, in Caithness. Big, beautiful lanscapes. |  |