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Historic England grants £5 million to save 17 heritage buildings

By Drooid · Oct 16, 2026, 4:50 PM UTC · How we work

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Historic England is providing £5 million to repair 17 heritage buildings in the South West.
Heritage Minister Baroness Twycross said the grants will keep historic doors open for communities.
The Church of St Elwyn in Hayle, Cornwall will receive repointing, masonry and new rainwater systems.
The vacant Grade II-listed Oldway Mansion in Torbay will receive structural stabilisation and protective works.

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Historic England is providing £5 million to repair 17 heritage buildings in the South West.
Heritage Minister Baroness Twycross said the grants will keep historic doors open for communities.
The Church of St Elwyn in Hayle, Cornwall will receive repointing, masonry and new rainwater systems.
The vacant Grade II-listed Oldway Mansion in Torbay will receive structural stabilisation and protective works.