A West Cumbrian village hall has been awarded £424,000 to help save it for future generations.
Gosforth Public Hall has been awarded the cash by Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Capital Fund.
The one-year fund prioritises heritage sites serving disadvantaged communities and which demonstrate strong local benefits, from job creation to cultural events.
The Grade II* listed part of Gosforth Public Hall originally dates back to 1628.
Notable features include a beamed ceiling and an inglenook fireplace.
The venue houses the village library, meeting rooms and is partially shared by the 1930s village activity and drama hall.
Planned work includes reroofing and rerendering of the weather exposed elevations with window and masonry repairs all providing long term resilience.
It is one of 37 historic buildings and sites across England to be awarded cash.
In Cumbria, Tullie House in Carlisle has also been awarded £200,000 from the fund.
Historic England said it was continuing to support the growth of Carlisle’s Tullie museum with £200,000 funding for the regeneration of the Grade II-listed Castle Street terrace.
This contribution will build on Historic England’s previous support for the museum where a grant was recently provided to fund vital repairs to its Grade I-listed gatehouse.
Dating from the 19th century, these new additional spaces will help the museum trust continue its mission to create a hub for culture in the centre of Carlisle, while also enhancing the city’s Historic Quarter.
