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| 16th May 2014, Virgina Creeper Facade |
It is unknown just how long the self clinging Parthenocissus quinquefolia, Virginia Creeper, has been attaching itself to the terrace building of the quadrangle as it climbs along the facade. A rampant climber, the Virginia Creeper has spread along half of the terrace building and half of the library and, in the autumn, adds a stunning splash of red to their elegant facades.
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| 18th November 2014, A Splash Of Red |
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| Dormant For The Winter |
However, the little suckers it uses to cling to the wall have, over the years, caused damage to the 18th century stone so the decision has been made to remove it.
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| Cutting The Creeper |
The team have spent the week carefully removing the creeper cutting the thick stems with secatuers and loppers, and stripping and peeling the growth with a wallpaper stripping knife. As the creeper was removed the damage to the 300 year old stone was revealed.
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| Almost Finished |
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| Damage To The Arch |
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| Damage Revealed |
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| All Gone |
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