Hounslow Council and Chiswick House & Gardens Trust welcome the addition of the Grade I listed Chiswick House and Gardens Conservatory to Historic England’s  Heritage At Risk Register.  

The conservatory is a much-loved historic glasshouse dating back to 1813. It was added to the Register following an assessment of its condition, which highlights the fragility of the 1930s timber and glass structure and the need for major conservation work.  

What is the Heritage at Risk Register and how can this help? 

Chris Laine, Landscape Architect at Historic England, says “The Heritage at Risk Register draws attention to historic places in need and helps bring partners together to explore opportunities for repair and renewal.  

“The conservatory is not an easy structure to maintain and its condition reflects issues inherent in the unique design and materials. We’re working closely with Hounslow Council and Chiswick House & Gardens Trust to find a way forward to secure the whole building’s future, building on the excellent work done to transform the Victorian working areas into artists’ studios.” 

The work necessary to fully restore the conservatory requires specialist conservation expertise and significant investment expected to be several millions of pounds. The new Heritage at Risk status enables the Council and the Trust to approach a wider range of funding sources and partners to help deliver a long-term solution for this unique structure. 

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