Victorian Roof Tiles in Surrey
Victorian Roof Tiles
The Victorian period is synonymous with innovation and build quality. It was a time when things were really made to last. People demanded quality and where prepared to pay that little extra for it.
Fortunately, Heritage Clay Tiles Ltd will not charge a huge sum of money for our Victorian roof tile, even though the quality is absolutely superb. Most people will be able to justify purchasing this top quality roof tile, no matter what their budget.
The Victorian roof tile that is made to last
When you buy our Victorian roof tile, you will be buying into a product with a long and rich heritage. A superb clay roof tile that will endure many years of wear, standing up to the very worst the British weather can throw at them.
The delightful light grey colouring and wonderful texture of the Victorian roof tile will make your property look simply amazing. They will add character to any building project and many years of reliable protection from the elements.
Heritage Clay Tiles Ltd are proud to manufacture and sell the Victorian roof tile. They are a perennial favourite with our customers simply because they last so long, are a joy to work with and look so good when placed on any roof.
What sets a Victorian roof apart from other properties?
Victorian roofs traditionally look like a very large triangle with the sides made from timber rafters propped up against each other. At the base, the rafter feet are joined together by the ceiling joists, which all rest on the walls below.
In order to prevent the roof slopes from sagging, extra support is often provided by thick timber beams that run from one end of the roof to the other. In some of the larger Victorian properties that have attic rooms, the roofs were built with beams known as queen posts, which are simple constructions of two upright posts with a crossbar for added strength.
If you have a Victorian property and require the very finest handmade clay roof tiles to maintain the true Victorian aesthetic, the Victorian roof tile from Heritage Clay Tiles Ltd is the perfect choice for you.
A little information about Surrey
Historic architecture and monuments
Very few traces of the ancient British and Roman periods have survived in Surrey. There are a number of round barrows and bell barrows in various locations, mostly dating to the Bronze Age. Remains of Iron Age hillforts exist at Holmbury Hill, Hascombe Hill, Anstiebury, Dry Hill, St Anns Hill and St Georges Hill. Most of these sites were created in the 1st century BC and many were re occupied during the middle of the 1st century AD. Only fragments of Stane Street and Ermine Street, the Roman roads which crossed the county still remain today.
Anglo-Saxon elements survive in a number of Surrey churches, notably at Guildfords St Mary, Godalmings St Peter and St Paul, Stoke D'Abernons St Mary, Thursley, Witley, Compton and Albury in Old Albury.
Churches from the medieval period
Many medieval churches exist in Surrey, but the counties parish churches are typically relatively small and simple, and experienced particularly widespread destruction and remodelling of their form in the course of Victorian restoration. Important medieval church interiors survive at Chaldon, Lingfield, Stoke D'Abernon, Compton and Dunsfold. Large monastic churches fell into ruin after their institutions were dissolved, although fragments of Waverley Abbey and Newark Priory survive. Southwark Priory, no longer in Surrey has survived, though much altered, and is now Southwark Cathedral. Farnham Castle largely retains its medieval structure, while the keep and fragments of the curtain walls and palace buildings survive at Guildford Castle.
Very little non military secular architecture survives in Surrey from earlier than the 15th century. Wholly or partially surviving houses and barns from that century, with considerable later modifications, include those at Bletchingley, Littleton, East Horsley, Ewhurst, Dockenfield, Lingfield, Limpsfield, Oxted, Crowhurst, Haslemere and Old Surrey Hall.
16th century architecture
Major examples of 16th century architecture include the grand mid century country houses of Loseley Park and Sutton Place and the old building of the Royal Grammar School, Guildford, founded in 1509. A considerable number of smaller houses and public houses of the 16th century are also still standing. Abbots Hospital, founded in 1619, is a grand edifice built in the Tudor style, despite its date. More characteristic examples of major 17th century building include West Horsley Place, Slyfield Manor, and the Guildhall in Guildford.
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Further Information
If you would like to know more or are interested in a quote we would be happy to help. Phone us on 01708 853 953, email us at sales@heritagetiles.co.uk and we will be in touch as soon as possible.
