Hastings Castle to undergo major restoration with government funding

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 06:08 · Archive

Hastings Castle is to be restored after securing £288,500 in government funding through the Heritage at Risk Capital Fund.

Hastings Castle is set for a major restoration after securing £288,500 in government funding through the Heritage at Risk Capital Fund. The funding was announced by Heritage Minister Baroness Twycross following a visit to the historic site organised by Helena Dollimore, MP for Hastings, Rye and the villages.

According to The Argus, Ms Dollimore said: 'In Hastings we are so proud of our iconic heritage, and I have been pushing hard to make sure it is protected for generations to come.' She added that the funding would 'maintain and restore Hastings Castle, a site of huge significance to our town and the whole country'.

The Heritage at Risk Capital Fund aims to protect important community buildings, bolster local pride and ensure continued public access to treasured heritage sites. The Argus reports that Ms Dollimore also highlighted the potential for further heritage investment in the area.

How it is being reported

• Hastings Castle set for restoration after government funding securedHastings Castle is set for a major restoration after securing £1 million in government funding.The Argus · 17 Oct, 05:00
• Hastings Castle project gets massive boost from the GovernmentMP Helena Dollimore MP has welcomed the Government's £288,500 grant to help preserve Hastings Castle.Chichester Observer · 16 Oct, 10:30

In this story: Hastings Castle · Helena Dollimore · Baroness Twycross · Hastings

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