Poultry Cross repair work due to get underway at cost of up to £85,000
The historic monument was damaged when a car crashed into it
Work to restore the Poultry Cross in Salisbury is set to begin today ( 24th October) after Historic England gave the go ahead.
The 15th Century monument was damaged when a dangerous driver from Hampshire crashed into it during a short police pursuit in May.
Stone masons from Salisbury Cathedral will be carrying out the repairs, dismantling and then rebuildiing the South Butress which was struck in the collision.
During dismantling, individual stones will be recorded and those that are undamaged or can be restored will be numbered and used in the rebuild.
Work to take several months
During dismantling, individual stones will be recorded and those that are undamaged or can be restored will be numbered and used in the rebuild.
Materials used will be traditional lime mortar and a heritage lime gravity poured grout.
The City Council,which is overseeing the work, told Greatest Hits Radio the project would cost 'around £75,000 to £85,000' but would be covered by insurers.
Works should be completed by next Spring.
Driver avoids jail
Brandon Gamblin, 20 from Southampton, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, failing to stop for police and criminal damage.
He was given 8 months detention suspended for 24 months, 30 days rehabilitation activity requirement, 100 hours unpaid work and disqualified from driving for 3 years.
It should cost around £75,000-£85,000, with it being covered by insurers.