The wall paintings at Breage are a scheme of major national importance and were selected by Churchcare to be funded as one of their 100 Church Treasures campaign. Our work included the removal of inappropriate restoration additions, cleaning and consolidating the original paint and plaster.
Below: conservation work improved the legibility of many charming details, such as this mermaid, a symbol of vanity
Wall Paintings
McNeilage Conservation are recognized specialists in wall painting conservation with extensive and wide ranging experience both at home and abroad. Projects have included both domestic and ecclesiastical schemes on a variety of supports including plaster, wood and stone dating from the 12th to the 19th century.
Ecclesiastical wall painting projects: