Angus Flagstone Roofing - Volumes 1 & 2

Overview

This two-volume report documents desk and field based studies, carried out, mainly in 2023, to explore the use of Angus flagstone as a traditional roof covering.

Volume 1 - Literature Review and Case Studies

This volume comprises a literature review, case studies and comments on the status of this built heritage. It concludes with a discussion of the risks associated with the material.

Volume 2 - Audit of Known Examples

This volume presents the results of an audit, covering mainly the areas of Angus, Dundee, Fife and Perth & Kinross. It records the location and status of known remaining examples of flagstone-roofed buildings.

Author

Sara Carruthers

Sara is an independent consultant and Certified Building Conservation Specialist (Project Manager, Regulatory) with the Chartered Institute of Building who has specialised in the conservation of historic buildings and monuments for over 25 years.