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Heritage sites at 'heart of communities' in England to share £41m
Overview
A total of 74 heritage sites across England are set to receive a share of £41m for repairs and renovations through two government funding schemes delivered by Historic England: the Places of Worship Renewal Fund and the Heritage at Risk Capital Fund. The funding aims to help historic buildings, churches, synagogues, and town halls remain open and address significant conservation needs.
Key points
- Seventy-four heritage sites across England will share £41m for repairs and renovations.
- Funding is distributed via the Places of Worship Renewal Fund and the Heritage at Risk Capital Fund, delivered by Historic England.
- Fifty-one sites will share over £18m from the Places of Worship Renewal Fund, including St Mary de Castro in Leicester and Birmingham Cathedral.
- Twenty historic buildings will share £13m from the Heritage at Risk Capital Fund, including Margate Museum and Old Town Hall.
- Three heritage sites will share £10m over the remainder of the Parliament to support Dover Castle, Brodsworth Hall, and Osborne.