Medieval History
Controversial plans to carry out a major revamp at Liverpool?s only surviving medieval church are due to get the go-ahead.
The proposals for All Saints Church, a grade I-listed building in Childwall, would see the creation of an extension and glass-covered walkway over a former burial site.
The plans have attracted controversy both because of the age of the building ? with the oldest part dating back to the 14th century ? and the fact that they could involve the exhumation of bodies.
Click here to read this article from the Liverpool Daily Post
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Members of a Neath Valley church can see clearly once more. Colourful medieval stained glass windows in Glynneath's St Cadoc's Church are being put back in place after they were removed for cleaning ? for the first time in about 600 years. The...
- East Oxford Residents Fight New Plan To Build On Leper Hospital Site
East Oxford residents are reviving their campaign against plans to build student accommodation near a medieval leper hospital. Oxford University?s Oriel College says it will appeal over a scheme to create 31 rooms for graduate students, on the site of...
- Sheffield Cathedral Receives Funding To Promote Its Heritage
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- Piece Of Medieval History For Sale At Knockdown Price
It's a slice of medieval history at a bargain price. But anyone who buys the 14th century tithe barn at Easington in Holderness may find development opportunities limited. The listed building will go under the hammer at a property auction on September...
Medieval History
Controversial plans to revamp historic Merseyside church set to be approved
Controversial plans to carry out a major revamp at Liverpool?s only surviving medieval church are due to get the go-ahead.
The proposals for All Saints Church, a grade I-listed building in Childwall, would see the creation of an extension and glass-covered walkway over a former burial site.
The plans have attracted controversy both because of the age of the building ? with the oldest part dating back to the 14th century ? and the fact that they could involve the exhumation of bodies.
Click here to read this article from the Liverpool Daily Post
- Halstead: Future Of Medieval Church Secured By Restoration
The future of a historic medieval church has been secured after the completion of a long-term project to structurally restore it. St Barnabas Church, in Alphamstone, was originally built in the 14th century and is a Grade One listed building. Churchwarden...
- Wales: Medieval Glass Windows Cleaned After 600 Years
Members of a Neath Valley church can see clearly once more. Colourful medieval stained glass windows in Glynneath's St Cadoc's Church are being put back in place after they were removed for cleaning ? for the first time in about 600 years. The...
- East Oxford Residents Fight New Plan To Build On Leper Hospital Site
East Oxford residents are reviving their campaign against plans to build student accommodation near a medieval leper hospital. Oxford University?s Oriel College says it will appeal over a scheme to create 31 rooms for graduate students, on the site of...
- Sheffield Cathedral Receives Funding To Promote Its Heritage
The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has given the green light to Sheffield Cathedral, the city?s oldest building, to work up plans to significantly improve visitor experience to the building, it was announced last week. Development funding of £31,900 has...
- Piece Of Medieval History For Sale At Knockdown Price
It's a slice of medieval history at a bargain price. But anyone who buys the 14th century tithe barn at Easington in Holderness may find development opportunities limited. The listed building will go under the hammer at a property auction on September...