The project, has secured Stage 1 Heritage Lottery Funding and is currently developing the Stage 2 Heritage Lottery Fund application. The project involves conservation works combined with a number of much needed interpretation, education, access and training initiatives.  

“York Minster is an important historical building which attracts thousands of visitors each year.  Conserving this intricate gothic structure is a great challenge to be involved with,” said Martin Gamble, divisional director of Mouchel’s heritage team.

Work will involve carrying out a programme of stonework repair and conservation as well as the removal of the famous ‘Great East Window’ in order to carry out a major programme of glass conservation.  It also includes works in the undercroft and improvements to the approach to the South Transept, Chapter House Yard and Mason’s Lodge.

The project is expected to begin in 2009, pending the successful completion of the Stage 2 application to the Heritage Lottery Fund.