Preserving Heritage Ironwork:
Education and Conservation
The National Heritage Ironwork Group (NHIG) is a volunteer-run organisation which is:
- Dedicated to raising awareness and understanding of ironwork
- The nation’s only organisation focused solely on historic ironwork
- A hub for historic ironwork information
The NHIG was established in 2009 by a group of experienced professionals from a broad range of related fields who recognised the need for:
- A focal point for discussion and dissemination of information
- A source of expertise and consultation
- Training routes for professionals
The absence of standards or regulations means it is commonplace for unqualified people to undertake repair and renovation works, leading to irrevocable damage – sometimes even destruction – of important artefacts which are part of our shared heritage.
The NHIG believes this decline can be stabilised and a sustainable future created for our ironwork heritage by defining standards and establishing training routes for practitioners and consultants.
How the NHIG helps
Education: developing training routes into conservation work for practitioners & consultants.
Research: instigating, conducting and publishing research about heritage ironwork.
Standards: defining and promoting high standards in the care of heritage ironwork.
Resources: providing a focal point for information.
Advocacy: championing heritage ironwork within the conservation community and outside it, in public and private sectors, nationally and internationally.
We are always looking for new people to join in our work, so do get in touch if you would like to help support, strengthen and champion the ironwork conservation sector.