Conservation of Ruins (Butterworth-Heinemann Series in Conservation and Museology)

Despite growing international awareness of the presence and significance of ruined buildings and archaeological sites, and the increasingly sophisticated technology available for the collection of data about them, these sites continue to be at risk across the globe. Conservation of Ruins defines and describes these risks, which range from neglect, to destructive archaeology, and even well-meaning intervention in the name of tourism. The book provides detailed, practical instruction on the conservation and stabilisation of ruins by structural and non-structural means, as well as describing the procedures and conditions that need to be in place to ensure the protection of our important historic sites. In considering aspects of architectural conservation, archaeology and ecology together for the first time, this book provides an integrated, holistic view of this international topic that will be essential reading for those working in this field \* The only book that integrates philosophy, practical conservation, archaeology and ecology of ruined buildings and their states \* Demonstrates essential principles using international case studies \* Examines the key threats to ruins, and how to protect against them Despite Growing International Awareness Of The Presence And Significance Of Ruined Buildings And Archaeological Sites, These Sites Continue To Be At Risk Across The Globe. This Book Defines And Describes These Risks, Which Range From Neglect, To Destructive Archaeology, And Even Well-meaning Intervention In The Name Of Tourism. Foreword / Clifford Price -- Preface / Gionata Fizzi -- Introduction -- Continuity And Truth / John Ashurst -- Conservation Concepts / Jukka Jokilehto -- Stability And Survival / Chris How -- Condition Surveys Of Masonry Ruins / Graham Abrey -- Philosophy, Technology And Craft / John Ashurst And Colin Burns -- Preventative Conservation Of Ruins: Reconstruction, Reburial And Enclosure / Catherine Woolfitt -- The Economy Of Ruin Sites / Sara Ferraby -- Submerged Ruins / Jason Bolton -- Implementing Conservation Works On Ruins / Sara Ferraby And David Odgers -- Interpretation And Display Of Ruins And Sites / Amanda White -- Case Study 1: Guildford Castle, Uk / Catherine Woolfitt, John Ashurst And Graham Abrey -- Case Study 2: Masada, Israel / John Ashurst, Asi Shalom And Catherine Woolfitt -- Case Study 3: Gosport Railway Terminal, Uk / Margo Teasdale -- Epilogue / John Ashurst -- Lime Mortar And Plaster In Ruin Sites / John Ashurst And Colin Burns -- Tools For Joint And Core Treatment / John Ashurst And Colin Burns -- Temporary Supports / John Ashurst And Colin Burns -- Permanent Supports (core Butress) / John Ashurst And Colin Burns -- Cantilever Support / John Ashurst And Colin Burns -- Re-alignment Of Leaning Wall Cymer Abbey, Dolgellau, Wales / Jon Avent -- Implementation Of Work -- Personnel Selection / Tadg Buckley -- Visitor Perceptions (the Alamo, San Antonio, Texas) / John Ashurst With Bruce Winders And Rachel Sabino-gunaratna -- Monitoring And Mantaining Abandoned Ruins And Sites / Asi Shalom. Edited By John Ashurst. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Defines various risks, which range from neglect, to destructive archeology, and intervention in the name of tourism. This book provides instruction on the conservation of ruins by structural and non-structural means, describing the procedures and conditions that need to be in place to ensure the protection of our important historic sites.