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Skinners' Hall

Electric gate automation on 19th century pedestrian gates at a Grade I listed livery hall on Cannon Street, Central London. Part of a multi-million pound heritage redevelopment.

Automated pedestrian gates at Skinners' Hall, Cannon Street, London

Automated pedestrian gates at Skinners' Hall, Cannon Street, London — 19th century ironwork fitted with Roger Technology digital motors by Charged Services.

The Building

Over 700 years of history

Skinners' Hall is a Grade I listed building and has been home to the Worshipful Company of Skinners for over 700 years. The original medieval buildings suffered in the Great Fire of London in 1666 and were destroyed to ground level. However, parts of the basement survived and are now preserved as a Scheduled Ancient Monument.

The rest of the building complex was rebuilt and completed in 1672, although parts were later damaged by bombing during the Second World War. This multi-million pound redevelopment aims to protect and conserve Skinners' Hall to allow the company to continue their work for many more years.

Skinners' Hall exterior, Grade I listed building on Cannon Street
The Installation

21st century automation on 19th century gates

Charged Services were sub-contracted to implement the latest digital motor system from Roger Technology on a set of 19th century pedestrian gates. The challenge was to bring modern automation to historic ironwork without compromising the character or integrity of the original gates.

Fitted with force detection motors and redundant laser sensors for additional safety, as well as an automated deadbolt for security, these gates are built to last another 100 years. The system gives the hall reliable daily access control whilst preserving the heritage aesthetic that makes the entrance so distinctive.

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Roger Technology motor fitted to 19th century pedestrian gate at Skinners' Hall
Project Summary

What we delivered

Electric gate automation as part of a heritage redevelopment at one of London's oldest livery halls.

Grade I Listed Building

All work carried out with sensitivity to the building's Grade I listed status and Scheduled Ancient Monument basement.

Roger Technology Motors

Latest digital motor system from Roger Technology, bringing modern automation to 19th century pedestrian gates.

Redundant Safety Systems

Force detection motors paired with redundant laser sensors for multi-layered pedestrian safety in a high-footfall entrance.

Automated Deadbolt

Integrated automated deadbolt locking for secure closure, giving the hall reliable daily access control.

Built to Last

System designed for long-term reliability on heritage ironwork, preserving the character of the original 19th century gates.

Sub-Contract Delivery

Delivered as a specialist sub-contractor within a wider multi-million pound heritage redevelopment programme.

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