Efforts are underway to rebuild a North Dorset pub wall after it unexpectedly collapsed at the end of March 2023.
The parish council at Winterborne Stickland has expressed its approval of the news and anticipates the full reopening of the Crown. Admirals Taverns, the owners, have outlined the need to reconstruct the entire gable wall and chimney to restore the building, which has roots dating back to the 18th century. A subsequent structural assessment revealed numerous historical defects and shortcomings within the wall. The restoration project will entail finishing the new gable wall with a render to match the existing structure, with an estimated completion time of up to nine months. For further information regarding the planning application to Dorset Council and other regional proposals, interested parties can refer to the authority’s website using the provided references.