gnome has still to be assessed! check the specific the terms of the policy which may require specific security measures to be in place. Prevention is the best approach. Dr Judith Roberts. Jn.formation on security for garden statuary was researched by Samantha Gibson MA. EDITOR'SAPOLOGY Securing a statue or object to its base is the first step, possibly supported by an electronic alarm system and, subject to aesthetic considerations, a cordon of soft earth to deter the use of lifting machinery and vehicles in the immediate vicinity of the object. Security lights are also an option where garden sculpture or garden statuary is close to a building. Sharp eye'd readers of the last issue will have spotted what the Editor had missed: the reproduction of the same photograph on both pages 27 and 28. Apologies to Dr Judith Roberts for this error. It is reproduced here. The local police force should always be involved in the preparation of security arrangements and many forces now have specialised units. Should a theft occur, advertisements can be placed in publications such as Antiques Trade Gazette or Trace both of which are circulated among dealers and the police forces. The figure of Christ at the Diocesan retreat at Laund Abbey, Leicestershire.The introduction of new sculptures may be related to a change of use of the garden and building. Security is part of the context of garden conservation and should be an integral part of a management plan particularly for historic sites with a large collection of objects. This applies equally to private estates and to collections of sculpture and objects in the ownership of local authorities and on display in public parks. eluding damage or chips. It is also important to liaise with the police since some forces have officers or sections specialising in tracing stolen antiques. Above all it is important to ensure adequate insurance cover and The contribution of the garden STBLAISELTDENJOYS THE FINANCIALBACKINGAND RESOURCESOF SIRROBERTMcALPINELTD Sir Robert MCALPINE St BlaiseLtd requiresan excellentContractsManager with provenexperiencein drivingconservationcontracts to quality,programmeand budget.Excellentterms for excellentpeople. St BlaiseLtd wouldlike to hear from craftsmen, conservatorsand managers from all overthe countrywho are eitheravailablenow or who may be availablein the future to work on our diverse range of conservation contracts.Wewouldlike to hear frommotivatedpeople who would work either directlyemployedor offer a fixed price. Weofferexcellenttermsto good people. Apply in writing to: St Blaise Ltd Westhill Barn, Evershot, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 OLD Context56 December1997 SLAKEDLIME PUTTY The vital ingredient for the conservation and repair of historic buildings. Bleaklow lime putty is 96% pure calcium oxide ground to a fine powder and slaked fresh before maturing a minimum of 30 days. This makes it ideal for preparing all mortars, plasters and washes without requiring further treatment. SLAKEDLIME MORTARS Coarse, medium and fine stuff pre mixed non-hydraulic mortars for use where direct matching of the original is not critical. Bleaklow lime putty based mixes are prepared using carefully graded and batched aggregates and are available in 40kg sacks or Big Bags. These mixes are rich enough to allow for the addition of pozzolanic materials if required or hydraulic lime for a more rapid set (we stock a hydraulic lime for this purpose). ~BLEAKLOW a~slaked lime products BLEAKL0W INDUSTRIES LTD Hassop Av, Hassop, Bakewell Derbyshire DE45 1NS. fax: 01246 583192 tel: 01246 582284 South eastern part pallet sales and distribution (Kingston) tel/fax: 0181 977 0816 SUPPLIERSOFLIMEPUTTYTOTHENATIONALTRUST,ENGLISHHERITAGE 49
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