Stonemasons Marcus Wainwright and Craig Morton check the fit of part of an Oamaru stone window : An inspired restoration

William Larnach's tomb nestles among trees in the Northern Cemetery. Photos by Gerard O'Brien, Peter McIntosh. : An inspired restoration

Marcus Wainwright, Guy Williams, Stewart Harvey and Peter Mackenzie in front of the restored tomb. : An inspired restoration

Archaeologist Sheryl McPherson inspects a trench being dug to carry cables for a new security and lighting system being installed at the tomb : An inspired restoration

Stained-glass artist Peter Mackenzie, assisted by Suzanne O'Sullivan, fits one of the stained-glass panels : An inspired restoration

Marcus Wainwright works on one of the windows. : An inspired restoration

Before and after: The tomb has gone from a grubby, unloved-looking structure (left) to a pristine memorial : An inspired restoration

Before and after: An inscribed door lintel (left) before and after the work. : An inspired restoration

Before and after: (left) Scaffolding surrounds the tomb during the restoration; The restored tower. : An inspired restoration