Corton church celebrates a grant of £28,300

Corton, Church of St Bartholomew has been celebrating the award of £28,300 grant from the government’s Coastal Revival Fund.

Architect Gethin Harvey will be aiding Corton PCC with the conservation repairs.

“The belfry at the top of the tower has been roofless for many years,” explained Corton Parish Churchwarden Michael Soanes, “Our architect now tells us that water is seeping into the masonry and unless this is stopped, the tower will ‘quickly fall into a perilous state.’ © Diocese of Norwich

“It will incorporate a training project by Medieval Masonry of Mundesley, aimed at potential masons and church restorers,” continued Michael. “So this work on the tower could bring long-term benefits for youth employment, as well as for future restoration schemes at other churches and historic buildings.”© Diocese of Norwich

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