St Mary’s Church in the English village of Cowbit has received £8,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for a project to conserve and communicate the heritage of the 14th-century building and its clock.
Rowallan Castle in Scotland to be turned into a hotel
February 24, 2015 By
Historic Scotland is transferring control of Rowallan Castle, which dates back to the Middle Ages, back to its owner, who who will be converting it into a hotel as part of a golf course development.
Mons Meg removed from Edinburgh Castle for conservation work
February 11, 2015 By
Mons Meg, one of the most famous weapons of the Middle Ages, was removed from Edinburgh Castle last month for specialist restoration and conservation work.
Beyond the Walls: Walled Cities of Medieval France
February 7, 2015 By
This project began with the intention of understanding the modern significance of medieval walled cities in France; some were torn down, some remain in pieces, and some were perfectly restored.
New bridge installed at Harlech Castle
February 4, 2015 By
A new bridge was installed at Harlech Castle last month, which will allow visitors to enter the site through the original historic entrance for the first time in more than 600 years.
Edinburgh Castle named the UK’s Best Heritage Attraction for 4th year in a row
December 1, 2014 By
Edinburgh Castle has been named the UK’s Best Heritage Attraction for a record fourth year running at the 2014 British Travel Awards (BTAs).
£8.3 million in funding for 31 English Cathedrals
November 5, 2014 By
The First World War Centenary Cathedral Repairs Fund announced last month that they will be giving out £8.3 million to help 25 Church of England and six Catholic cathedrals undertake repairs and restorations.
Enniskillen Castle to receive over £2 million in heritage funding
November 5, 2014 By
Enniskillen Castle, one of Northern Ireland’s most impressive castles, is to be transformed into a world class heritage attraction, thanks to a £2.37 million grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund
Seven Medieval sites added to the UNESCO World Heritage List
July 2, 2014 By
The sites were added during a meeting of the World Heritage Committee, which was held last month in Doha, Qatar.
Deserted Medieval Villages to be protected
June 27, 2014 By
Several deserted medieval villages in Northamptonshire, will be officially protected as the British government has designated them as scheduled monuments.
Battlefield tourism: meanings and interpretations
June 24, 2014 By
Battlefield sites are some of the most iconic locations in any nation’s store of heritage attractions and continue to capture the imagination of visitors. They have strong historic, cultural, nationalistic and moral resonances and speak to people on a national as well as a local scale.
The 700th Anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn
June 24, 2014 By
On June 24, 1314, Scottish and English armies fought the Battle of Bannockburn. Taking place near Stirling Castle in Scotland, the battle saw Robert the Bruce defeat the English ruler Edward II. The victory helped to re-establish Scottish independence from England in the 14th century.
Protecting the Battlefield of Hastings from today’s battles
June 18, 2014 By
Dr Glenn Foard — one of the world’s leading battlefield archaeologists — is developing a unique project designed to unearth whatever genuine material survives from 1066.
‘Vikings’ protest inside the British Museum over BP sponsorship
June 17, 2014 By
One person was arrested during a protest held inside the main court of the British Museum on Sunday.
What the tomb for Richard III will look like
June 17, 2014 By
Leicester Cathedral has announced the final design of the tomb that will house Richard III’s remains.
Medieval Graffiti project wins national award
June 12, 2014 By
A local community archaeology project that searches Norfolk’s medieval churches for medieval graffiti inscriptions has received national recognition this week with the announcement that it has been award the prestigious ‘Most Innovative’ Award by the national Community Archive and Heritage Group (CAHG).
English Medieval Landmarks get £35 million in heritage funding
May 30, 2014 By
Canterbury Cathedral, Nottingham Castle and Bath Abbey will all be receiving millions of pounds in funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund, allowing them to carry out new conservation and heritage projects.
How to help restore an Irish castle
May 26, 2014 By
The owners of a 16th-century Irish castle are hoping to raise €18,000 to restore the keep’s Great Hall.
What to See at The Tower of London
April 26, 2014 By
Here is a list of our ‘Must sees’ and things you can skip if you’re pressed for time when you tour the Tower of London.
Researchers trace medieval pilgrimage route in Scotland
April 9, 2014 By
A report released earlier this month has revealed the ways medieval pilgrims would travel to the one of Scotland’s most holiest sites.
Syrian army captures Crac des Chevaliers
March 22, 2014 By
Syrian government forces have captured the medieval fortress of Crac des Chevaliers from rebels on Thursday.
Kickstarter campaign to restore St.Francis of Assisi’s home in Rome
March 15, 2014 By
The Franciscan order hopes to raise $125 000 to restore a convent in Rome which was the home of St. Francis of Assisi. They have created a Kickstarter campaign to ask for donations from the public.
Medieval landmarks in danger from rising sea levels
March 6, 2014 By
The Tower of London, the church of Mont-Saint-Michel, and the city of Venice are all in danger of flooding because of rising sea levels, a new study suggests.
800-year-old castle torn down in Ireland
March 1, 2014 By
Coolbanagher Castle has been completely demolished last week after storms in February led local officials to condemn the site as unsafe.
Fighting to preserve two Wars of the Roses Battlefields
January 6, 2014 By
The battlefields of Towton and Tewkesbury, which were critical moments during England’s Wars of the Roses, are both facing threats that could limit access to them by the public
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