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New Arch and Lantern for Camborne Parish Church
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The original arch (pictured below) which hung above the entrance gates at Camborne Parish Church was removed over 40 years ago and relocated in a nearby parishioner's garden.
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Although half buried in soil and concrete, measurements were obtained and accurate drawings produced of this irregular octagonal lantern holder.
Once the arch was completed, John then designed the impressive replacement lantern, made from mild steel and solid brass which now hangs from the archway.
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In addition to collecting dimensions
from the original arch,
the 1904 photograph
shown here
was the only evidence
John had to work from to produce
the replica featured below.
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Left - Original Lantern
Right - New Lantern on refurbished post
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JW Engineering then designed and made a second lamp for a surviving Victorian post situated on the south side of the church - once again, having only one solitary photograph to work from.
Originally powered by gas, both of the new lamps, made and installed by JW Engineering, have now been fitted with the very latest energy efficient LED (Light Emitting Diode) lights and sensors. For more information on the lighting systems used visit the website of our supplier The Optoelectronic Manufacturing Corporation (UK) Ltd.
Using the photographs provided as guidance, John is confident that all his designs for Camborne Parish Church are as close as possible to the original Victorian architecture that once surrounded this beautiful medieval church.
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Reinstatement of Ironwork to the
Eastern Entrance of Camborne Parish Church
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The two photographs above show the Eastern Entrance taken from approximately the same position. The one on the left is a 1926 photograph and the one on the right was taken on completion of the reinstatement work in 2010.
The making of this Georgian arch and lantern was part of a larger project to bring back into use the Vestry and Clink building.
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