Norfolk”s historic churches are to get a share of the £15.7 million fund that has been set up to carry out repairs on places of worship across the UK.
A total of £1.4 million has been allocated to help restore structures across Norfolk and Suffolk, potentially opening them up to more people who head to the region for a Norfolk holiday.
According to Network Norwich, Grade I-listed St Margaret”s Church in Little Dunham, near Swaffham is one building that will benefit from the cash, as £175,000 has been set aside to pay for work on its roof, windows, drains and walls.
Elsewhere, the Grade II-listed medieval church of St Andrew near Fakenham will benefit from £129,000.
Rev Robin Stapleford explained that problems at the church, which is almost 700 years old, are frequent and can be "costly" to occur.
Chief executive of the Heritage Lottery Fund Carole Souter said that the money will help "safeguard these precious and important buildings", which are a "key part" of the country”s heritage.
Posted by Matt Smith
