Fundraising success: Cameley wall paintings will be stabilised for future generations

In partnership with the Friends of Cameley Church, the Trust is delighted that funds have been secured to conserve the medieval wallpaintings at St James' church.  The wallpaintings were uncovered in the 1960s including an intriguing and unique jester. Last year a conservation report identified the need to stabilise the painted surfaces of the paintings in order to prevent their permanent loss.

£35,000 has been raised for conservation work through a range of activities at the church including concerts. We are very grateful to grant funders and individuals who, through their generosity, helped raise the funds required in just seven months.  With further support from the Friends, the Trust is now carrying out urgent works to the church to ensure that the roof and chancel parapet will be watertight in time for the winter months. Conservation of the wallpaintings will include delicate cleaning, then injection of grouting between the plaster and the solid wall behind, binding and stabilising the paintings. This work is scheduled to start next spring.

Thank you to everyone who supported the fundraising project which will conserve the paintings for future generations.