Medieval History
Conservation Works Planned for St. Albans Medieval Clock Tower
The Grade 1 listed building, built between 1403-1412, will be shrouded in scaffolding for approximately 10 weeks so that a survey of it's condition, along with the replacement of wooden slats and some pointing work, can be undertaken.
Cllr Sheila Burton, Portfolio Holder for Culture and Heritage at St Albans City and District Council, said: ?The Clock Tower is a wonderful medieval building that contributes greatly to our historic City. As the owner, the Council is making every effort to ensure that it is properly preserved for future generations to enjoy.?
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Cardigan Castle Receives £4.7m Grant
Cardigan Castle, which dates back to the eleventh century, has received a grant of nearly £4.7m from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to save the iconic building and create a major heritage visitor destination. Cadwgan Building Preservation Trust have...
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Fire Damages Medieval Church In England
Fire crews were called to St Mary at the Elms church in Ipswich town centre at 8.30am on Saturday. Flames were seen billowing from the tower, which is thought to date from Tudor times and includes the oldest working clock in Ipswich. Firefighters were...
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Ruins Of Mettingham Castle Saved
A major conservation and archaeological project has been carried out at Mettingham Castle, in Suffolk, England. The castle ruins were in a serious state of disrepair when English Heritage stepped in with a grant of £290,565 to undertake vital remedial...
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Thetford Medieval Church Needs Urgent Repairs
A medieval church in Thetford, England, needs £40,000 for urgent repairs and local officials are attempting to force its owner to pay for it. The Church of St Mary the Less, in Old Bury Road, Thetford, has been not been used since 1975. Its ownership...
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Dublin's Viking Wall Can Now Be Seen
Dublin?s 900-year-old Viking city wall has been put on public view for the first time at the city council's civic offices on the Southside. The wall was discovered during excavations of the site in the late 1970s and early 1980s in preparation for...
Medieval History