Project Overview
Description
Lincoln Cathedral is a Grade I Listed Building, a designated Scheduled Ancient Monument and is situated in a Conservation Area. Whilst very visible, the cathedral lacked accessibility (access was via temporary timber ramps) and there was no area for interpretation and exhibition. The Lincoln Cathedral Connected project included a new build element to house an exhibition space, learning facilities and visitor welcome, and conversion of an Old Deanery building into a café and community space.
Our role
We acted as Project Managers across development and delivery, Contract Administrators and M&E Quantity Surveyor, managing 17 consultants. The role included coordinating major conservation and new build works, plus archaeological investigations over burial grounds, securing CFCE and Scheduled Ancient Monument consents. We supported successful National Lottery Heritage Fund Round 1 and 2 bids, led consultant procurement, integrated design with business and conservation planning, and managed extensive stakeholder consultation.
Scope and Outcomes
• Construction of new building to house exhibition space, learning facilities and visitor welcome area.
• Conversion of the Old Deanery building into a café and community space.
• Conservation and restoration works to world-famous west façade stonework and Romanesque frieze, both pieces of international historic significance.
• Level access for all achieved via a new build entrance.
• Opening up and new landscaping to unify public realm around the site.
• New lighting scheme to enhance the Cathedral as a beacon and landmark.
• Delivery of comprehensive activity and exhibition programme to support learning and community engagement.
• Improvements to heating and lighting systems throughout.
