Bradwell Abbey

Bradwell Abbey is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and urban studies site which dates back to the 12^th century and, as a result of funding from Historic England in 2018 and further funding from the owner, Milton Keynes Council, and MK City Discovery Centre, has undergone extensive repair over the last few years.

Appointed as Conservation Architects on the scheme, we have led the site-wide refurbishment which included structural repairs to the Grade I listed chapel and Grade II listed farmhouse. More recently, the internal and external fabric repairs to the farmhouse were completed, allowing the team to progress onto the final stage of the works.

Due to the nature of the works, and with Bradwell Abbey being a Scheduled Ancient Monument, Partner and Specialist Heritage Team Lead, William Assheton, has worked collaboratively with the Project Team, Historic England, Archaeologists and Ecologists to ensure the repairs are completed sympathetically, whilst utilising methods and materials used at the time of original construction.

Throughout the project, our Team have made some interesting discoveries, including a medieval stone carving which was uncovered within the west gable of the farmhouse and original medieval wall paintings that were found within the Chapel.