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The
Fund was set up to tackle the recent rapid
deterioration of the sandstone pillars in the South Street
quadrangle. Mr Watson, stonemason, diagnosed the problem
as wind erosion of the surface blocks. Repair is a slow
and skilled process. It is also expensive with each pillar
requiring full repair costing over £3000. Some pillars,
however, only required partial repair. Since the idea of a
Quad Fund was mooted there have been
several generous donations and as a result a large number of pillars have been restored. The resulting effect on the look of the Quad has been most impressive with staff, pupils and visitors enjoying the quality of the recently restored facade.
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Pillar showing new stone insert
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