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Highcliffe Castle to bid for Heritage Lottery Money
Christchurch Borough Council is preparing to make a bid to the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to complete the next phase of repair at Highcliffe Castle.
This phase will reopen the Penleaze wing of the Castle, and create a new heritage centre with uninterrupted access to the public. A key feature of the project will be the repair, conservation and display of the medieval stained glass collection of Lord Stuart de Rothesay.
The original Victorian kitchen will be repaired and it is also hoped that some of the original Marshal Ney furniture will be returned on loan from the Victoria and Albert Museum. Work will not be confined to the Grade 1 listed Castle, but will also develop the grounds into a heritage park.
The HLF may contribute up to 90 per cent of the project costs which are estimated at £2 million.
The project will improve the access and participation in heritage activities for everyone and will also enable the business activities in the Castle to prosper, securing a sustainable future for this magnificent building. The economic benefit to the whole Borough will also be improved as more people are tempted to visit the town, stay and spend with local shops and services.
A pre-application form will soon be submitted to the HLF and a favourable response will start the full application process, which will take approximately 18 months.
