Medieval History
A rescued Norfolk church is among the winners of this year's English Heritage Angel Awards.St Mary's, West Somerton, has a thatched roof and medieval round tower, as well as wall paintings from the 14th century.
Pauline Burkitt and Simon Pleasley oversaw a major restoration project to replace the thatched roof, restore the plastering and install new drains to keep the magnificent wall paintings dry.
Mr Pleasley said: "Because we are church wardens we are responsible for the fabric of the church. People don't realise that. They think 'oh it's the church that does it'. It isn't. The church hasn't got the money. It has to be individuals who are prepared to stick their necks out and raise enough money to stop these places from falling down."
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Click here to read more about the winners of the English Heritage Angel Awards from English Heritage
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The first phase of the emergency renovation of an historic 13th century church has begun after donors gave more than £250,000. Conservationists at St Mary?s Church, in Lydiard Park, have begun the vital high-level and emergency repair works necessary...
- New Website Showcases Suffolk?s Medieval Masterpieces
This month sees the launch of a new website designed to showcase one of the most important sets of medieval wall paintings to be found in East Anglia. The Lakenheath wall paintings website is the final stage in a project designed to conserve and interpret...
- Medieval Churches In Lincolnshire Receive Funding For Repairs
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- £15.7 Million Given Out To Repair 154 Churches In England
English Heritage and the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) announced this week more than £15.7 million to support urgent repair work to 154 churches across England, including many dating back to the Middle Ages. The grants were awarded under the organisations?...
- Medieval Wall Painting Project Short-listed For National Heritage Award
A project aimed at conserving and interpreting a unique series of medieval church wall paintings has been short-listed for a prestigious British national award. The Lakenheath Wall Painting Project, which marks its first anniversary this month, has been...
Medieval History
Medieval Norfolk church wins heritage award
A rescued Norfolk church is among the winners of this year's English Heritage Angel Awards.St Mary's, West Somerton, has a thatched roof and medieval round tower, as well as wall paintings from the 14th century.
Pauline Burkitt and Simon Pleasley oversaw a major restoration project to replace the thatched roof, restore the plastering and install new drains to keep the magnificent wall paintings dry.
Mr Pleasley said: "Because we are church wardens we are responsible for the fabric of the church. People don't realise that. They think 'oh it's the church that does it'. It isn't. The church hasn't got the money. It has to be individuals who are prepared to stick their necks out and raise enough money to stop these places from falling down."
Click here to read this article from Christian Today
Click here to read more about the winners of the English Heritage Angel Awards from English Heritage
- Renovation Of Medieval Church To Begin
The first phase of the emergency renovation of an historic 13th century church has begun after donors gave more than £250,000. Conservationists at St Mary?s Church, in Lydiard Park, have begun the vital high-level and emergency repair works necessary...
- New Website Showcases Suffolk?s Medieval Masterpieces
This month sees the launch of a new website designed to showcase one of the most important sets of medieval wall paintings to be found in East Anglia. The Lakenheath wall paintings website is the final stage in a project designed to conserve and interpret...
- Medieval Churches In Lincolnshire Receive Funding For Repairs
More than £750 000 has been given to churches in Lincolnshire, including ones dating back to the 13th century, as part of a program by English Heritage and the Heritage Lottery Fund to provide funding for the repair of historical churches. Over £15.7...
- £15.7 Million Given Out To Repair 154 Churches In England
English Heritage and the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) announced this week more than £15.7 million to support urgent repair work to 154 churches across England, including many dating back to the Middle Ages. The grants were awarded under the organisations?...
- Medieval Wall Painting Project Short-listed For National Heritage Award
A project aimed at conserving and interpreting a unique series of medieval church wall paintings has been short-listed for a prestigious British national award. The Lakenheath Wall Painting Project, which marks its first anniversary this month, has been...