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Newark Castle secures £2.5m funding boost to open underground dungeons to the public
Overview
A 12th-century castle in Nottinghamshire is set to receive a £2.5m funding boost from the East Midlands Combined County Authority to fund phase two of its ongoing refurbishment project. The money will unlock hidden underground spaces, including three dungeons and an undercroft, which have been largely inaccessible to the public for years.
Key points
- Newark Castle is set to receive a £2.5m funding boost allocated by the East Midlands Combined County Authority.
- The funding will finance phase two of the Newark Castle Gatehouse Project, opening up hidden underground spaces and three dungeons.
- New ladders and lighting will be added to two dungeons in the north-west tower.
- The debtors' dungeon in the south-west tower will feature significant enhancements, including a floating glass floor.
- The castle's undercroft will be transformed into a community venue capable of hosting events such as weddings and live music.
- Phase one of the project has already cost more than £8m, funded by the local regeneration fund, the National Heritage Lottery Fund, and Newark and Sherwood District Council.