This guidance is primarily intended for owners, occupiers,
non-specialist building professionals, and others who take
responsibility for historic buildings. It provides basic
information on wall paintings and covers how to assess buildings
for the potential survival of historic painted decoration. It also
explains the steps that should be taken when are discovered, along
with information on who to contact for assistance. Before the 20th
century, wall paintings were a common form of decoration and they
can survive hidden beneath later covering layers or materials. New
discoveries of painted decoration within historic properties occur
frequently across the country. Often, the discovery is purely
accidental: during building works, or after specific events such as
fire or flooding. Lack of awareness of the potential for surviving
historic decoration is largely to blame for inadvertent damage and
loss. Moreover, when discoveries occur during building works, there
are often both financial and scheduling pressures placed on any
decision-making, and this can impact on the long-term care of wall
paintings. Ideally, the presence of historic decoration will have
been established well in advance. This way, the building work can
be organised to avoid potential damage. However, when paintings are
found by accident it is important to follow some simple guidelines
which are explained in more detail here, including who to contact
for further advice.
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