Stonemasonry is one of the oldest crafts which has played a part in the life of the Cathedral since it was first built. Winchester’s team of masons who conserve the Cathedral’s fabric are highly skilled artists and craftspeople and their work requires sensitivity to the history of the building. The aim is to slow down the process of decay, and to replace only those parts that are beyond repair.
Ross Lovett, Head Stonemason at Winchester Cathedral said, “It a great honour to look after and conserve the intricate and exquisite Cathedral. Often our work is unseen but vital.”
Winchester Cathedral is one of the nine Cathedrals in the country to have its own dedicated stonemasonry team and stonemason yard, all of which make up the Cathedrals’ Workshop Fellowship and are behind the development and delivery of a foundation degree programme for stonemasons and other Cathedral craftspeople.
The stonemasons consider it a great honour and privilege to look after and conserve the Cathedral, and are committed to ensuring that the beautiful architecture is preserved and that the building is secured for worshippers and visitors to enjoy now and in the future.
