Mark Samuel

Since 1986, Mark has ranged from Roman buildings to WW2 gun emplacements, providing detailed analysis of buildings - frequently where documentation is entirely missing.  He is an expert witness in cases where the status of such historic building is uncertain.

He has a long history of archaeological publication, but others have entrusted Mark to compile readable guidebooks to heritage attractions - ranging from the medieval Blarney Castle to an 1892 house in the Victorian seaside resort of Cliftonville. These are based on thorough examination of the bricks-and-mortar reality, as well as primary and secondary sources where these exist.

Storage space in museums is now at a premium. Architectural fragments (“worked stones” or “lapidary collections”) can be sensibly organised and rationalised using techniques Mark has developed. Current work involves the digital reassembly and reconstruction of a church flattened in 1966  for HS2.

Recent and artier diversifications are as guidebook writer and painter of reconstruction diorama and other illustrations.  Mark has a wide circle of associates, ranging from book designers to geologists. This allows a unique “one-stop shop” for built heritage interpretation services. Approach Mark now for discussion of your requirements - or simply a chat.