Milton Keynes site saved from Historic England risk register

    Today (4/11) Historic England publishes its annual Heritage at Risk Register for 2021.

    The historic Bradwell Abbey, in Milton Keynes, is one of the sites that has been saved from the Heritage at Risk Register for 2021.

    The Register produced by Historic England is the yearly health-check of England’s most valued historic places.

    Bradwell Abbey goes all the way back to the 12th century.

    The site contains a 14th-century former chapel, built of rubble stone, which was originally attached to the west wall of the priory church (since demolished).

    The medieval chapel contains restored original wall paintings dating from c.1330-1340.

    Last year, Bradwell Abbey was also awarded lifeline funding.

    The vital funding is from the Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage and the Heritage Stimulus Fund - funded by Government and administered at arms length by Historic England and the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

    Heritage Minister Nigel Huddleston said: "I'm delighted that so many famous landmarks have been removed from the Heritage at Risk Register in 2021. We've supported the sector throughout the pandemic with our unprecedented Culture Recovery Fund and it is great news to see this investment, along with other financial support, having such a positive impact.

    "Heritage helps us understand our past and bringing old buildings and sites back into public use helps us to level up communities, create growth and protect these important assets for future generations."

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