Projects at Canons Ashby

A lot of work goes in to looking after this special place, from ancient archaeology to updating the visitor facilities. Take a look at the completed and ongoing projects that help keep us open and looking our best.

Canons Ashby Clock Tower 1 Intro — Clock tower on the Long Gallery roof

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Restoring the clock tower with an 18th century mechanism

Putting time back in place at Canons Ashby. This wonderful 18th century time piece survived the Second World War, then was restored after a fire and 60ft plunge!

Come and see this fascinating 150 year old clock movement ticking away

Historic photograph of the Pebble Court at Canons Ashby — The wonderful jumbled architecture of Canons Ashby

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Revealing Secrets: Historic building recording at Canons Ashby

Over the next few months archaeologists will be peeling away Canons Ashby's secrets to learn more about how the building has evolved since it was first built.

Discover more about our historic building survey project

Canons Ashby Stew Ponds 2018 view two — The crystal clear water for our flourishing wildlife

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Restoring the medieval stew ponds at Canons Ashby

Restoring the medieval stew ponds is just the start of our conservation plans to develop this beautiful historic and natural environment into a wildlife sanctuary.

Discover more about our stew ponds and how they help the environment.

The Funerary Achievement getting wrapped in tissue paper — The conservation of Sir Robert's funerary achievement is a delicate job

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An achievement in conservation

In 2016 we embarked on a project to conserve the fragile funerary achievement displayed in the Priory Church. Follow our progress as we reach each milestone, and find out how you can make a difference.

What have we achieved so far?