Further down the slope, nestled against the greenhouse footprint is a small stone building that served as the garden shed. This rustic structure is, in fact, concrete with a stone façade. It was once used to store garden tools and, perhaps, for potting plants.
Over the decades, exposure to the harsh New England climate took its toll causing the concrete to fail and portions of the stone veneer to fall away. In addition, erosion around the building’s base was leading to concerns about the structure’s stability. Without intervention, we were at risk of losing this original piece of the Lucknow Estate. Late in 2024, the Castle Preservation Society initiated a meticulous restoration project aimed at preserving the shed’s original character while ensuring its stability for future generations.
Central to the restoration was the skilled work of Steppingstones Masonry (Barrington, NH). After locating missing stones on the hillside below the garden shed, their team carefully repointed the building’s existing stonework and reinstalled fallen sections of the original stone veneer. In addition, repairs were made to the concrete interior and a new copper roof was installed to provide superior long-term protection from the elements—an upgrade that will help safeguard the structure for decades to come while complementing its historic aesthetic. Thanks to the masons’ hard work, this structure is now stabilized and protected, and reflects our commitment to preserving even the lesser-known elements of Lucknow’s history.
