The Boiler House Georgian Lantern window & Engine House windows have been damaged by weather.
Crofton’s unique Georgian lantern window, situated on the roof of our boiler house, built in 1809, needs restoration. At the same time, the windows on the Engine House are also being repaired and repainted as necessary.
The nature of the work, coupled with the location of the Lantern means that our volunteers cannot undertake the work themselves and we must call on specialists to help us.
We need to raise £30,000 to cover the costs of this vital work.
Crofton sits on a promontory and is exposed to strong Westerly winds that whistle through the valley, often carrying squally rain, often in large volumes, as well as sleet, hail and snow in the winter. This onslaught falls heavily on the Lantern window and the sash windows of the engine house, particularly on the West side. The net effect is that the paint is peeling from the wooden frames, exposing them to the elements, and the wood is rotting. If not attended to, the frames will weaken and collapse, which could be catastrophic, especially for the boiler house.
How to Donate
You can donate in the following ways:
Online
By Text
- Text CROFTON5 (or 10 or 20) to 70085 to donate £5, £10 or £20
- If you would like to donate but do not wish to receive marketing communications, text CROFTONNOINFO 5 (or 10 or 20) to 70085
By Bank Transfer
- To The Kennet and Avon Canal Trust, 30-92-63, 00441822, with reference LANTERN
By Regular Donation
- Make a regular donation by becoming a Friend of Crofton Beam Engines – pick up a membership leaflet when you visit
By Cheque
- Send a cheque made payable to: The Kennet and Avon Canal Trust to:
- Crofton Beam Engines, Crofton, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 3DW
And of course you can make a cash or contactless donation during a visit to Crofton Beam Engines!
Gift Aid
If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation is worth an extra 25% to us if you make a Gift Aid declaration. Either complete the Gift Aid Declaration (Word) and send it to us by email (to finance@katrust.org.uk) or download as a PDF and send by post to the address above – or simply send us an email including the information in the form in bold.
Donations made through this appeal will be used to meet the cost of Crofton windows/lantern repairs. If the total amount raised exceeds the final costs, donations will be used for other KACT projects, at the discretion of the Trustees, but with a priority for projects at Crofton.