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Tamworth Castle buildings undergo £142k restoration project
Restoration work has begun to repair water damage and structural deterioration at two Grade II-listed properties in Borough Council is carrying out the repairs at Holloway Lodge and Coach House courtyard at Tamworth said the £142,000 project would repair long-term damage caused by exposure to the elements and should be completed by the end of the Smith, the council's portfolio holder for leisure and heritage, said the work would "preserve two beautiful and important buildings in our town".
Holloway Lodge dates back to 1810 and is the gothic-style gateway to the castle council said water had started to enter the lodge through the turrets and old guttering, causing damage both inside and has also started to grow in the stonework, further contributing to its nearby Coach House courtyard will undergo excavation work to repair damage caused by the roots of a nearby added: "This project is part of the council's ongoing commitment to protecting Tamworth's historic sites and investing in the future of its cultural heritage."These repairs will not only make both sites safe but will also help preserve two beautiful and important buildings in our town."
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