Author Archives: Debbie Garritty
Healthy Live-Work Environment in Cheshire
In 2010, the Duchy developed a series of disused barns and farm buildings set in 3.12 acres of parkland adjacent to historic Crewe Hall in Cheshire. This sensitive restoration scheme created 27,000 sq ft of high quality office accommodation in the middle of the open countryside which preserved the architectural heritage of the original listed […]
Strengthening Our Estate Management Team
The Duchy of Lancaster continues to grow the team looking after its rural estates with the addition of two rural surveyors, Olivia Mayo and Robert Noblet-Stone, as well as the appointment of UCL graduate Jeffrey Ma to the post of Land Use Analyst. Olivia will join Archie Rose in looking after our Yorkshire Survey and […]
Hedge Restoration Project, Crewe Estate, Cheshire
Following the success of a similar project on the Whitewell Estate in Lancashire, the Duchy has begun work to restore almost four kilometres of hedgerows across its Crewe Estate in Cheshire. The work focuses primarily on the ‘gapping up’ of existing hedges, supplemented by the planting of new ones and the incorporate of in-hedge trees. […]
Restoring Lancaster’s Heritage
In addition to our scheduled programme of restoration works to protect the fabric of the historic buildings at Lancaster Castle, the Duchy Council has approved exceptional expenditure to cover essential repairs to the Medieval Keep. A specialist contractor has been appointed to carry out the works in question and the 52-week programme has begun […]
New Tenants Move In To Red Lion Farmhouse
Following the refurbishment of a Grade II listed residential property on the Duchy’s Crewe Estate in Cheshire, Red Lion Farmhouse has been let to Tim and Joanne Leese. Tim is an experienced engineer with a strong track record in the automotive industry, where he has held various senior roles for companies such as Rolls Royce […]
