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Gloucester Cathedral is delighted to have received a generous grant of £40,000 from the Headley Trust towards the conservation of the Cathedral’s extraordinary 14th century Cloister. The grant will help fund the next phase of the Cathedral’s Cloister Project, which aims to protect this architectural gem.

The Cloister of Gloucester Cathedral, which is believed to date from the 1350s, is renowned for having the best example of fan vaulting in the world. Now famously known for appearing on screen in film and TV, including three of the Harry Potter films and more recently BBC’s Wolf Hall, the Cloister once formed a central part of daily life for the monks who lived and worshipped at the Cathedral.

The boost from the Headley Trust will support a range of essential works. These include the careful cleaning of the masonry and the removal of hard cement pointing, which will be replaced with traditional lime-based materials more appropriate for the historic fabric of the building. Repairs will be carried out on areas of damaged stonework, with replacement of decayed stone where necessary, while the stained glass and leaded-light glazing will be cleaned and sensitively repaired too.

The donation builds on The Headley Trust’s previous support for the Cathedral’s stonemason apprenticeships.

The Very Reverend Andrew Zihni, Dean of Gloucester, said:
“We are incredibly grateful to The Headley Trust for their continued support of the Cathedral’s heritage and the people who make it possible. Their support will not only help in preserving the fabric of the Cathedral but also invest in the skills and craftsmanship needed to do so.”

Eilidh McIntosh, Head of Fabric and Property, added:
"The conservation of Gloucester Cathedral’s Cloister is essential in ensuring the Cathedral remains safe and beautiful for future generations. We are fortunate to have a team of highly skilled stonemasons and craftspeople, whose careers have been previously supported by The Headley Trust. They are dedicated to ensuring the work meets the highest standards of craftsmanship."

The conservation efforts on the Cloister will progress further over the next few months.

📸 (c) Corette Firth

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