An iconic landmark under restoration in Gloucester is to be revealed to the public for the first time. St Michael’s Tower, the 15th-century Gloucester landmark which has been shrouded in scaffolding for the past year, is set to be unveiled in time for Gloucester History Festival. The Grade II listed building that has been covered in scaffolding has undergone extensive repairs funded by Gloucester City Council and Historic England.
The masonry on the scheduled monument, known locally as The Tower, had been deteriorating and the building was placed on the Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register in November 2023. Restoration work saw the tower’s lead roof and stonework repaired and large architectural stones carved and replaced by stonemasons skilled in conservation. The work will be complete in time for this year’s Gloucester History Festival, with the removal of the scaffolding taking place from August.
Councillor Sarah Sawyer, Cabinet member for Planning at Gloucester City Council, said: “I’m delighted that this important landmark has been given the skilled restoration that it desperately needed. In Gloucester we’re extremely lucky to have such a wealth of beautiful and historically important buildings so it’s vital that we preserve these for current and future generations to enjoy. I hope that local people will support the fantastic history festival and come and find out more about St Michael’s Tower.
” Ross Simmonds, South West Regional Director at H.