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National Trust Secures Future of 420-Year-Old Gawthorpe Hall Great Barn through £1.3m Re-Roofing Project

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The National Trust has announced a £1.3m re-roofing project to secure the long-term future of the 420-year-old Grade I-listed Great Barn at Gawthorpe Hall in Padiham. The project, which has been closed to the public since 2008 due to the condition of the roof, will see investment in the barn, coach house, and toilet block. Historic Property Restoration Ltd will carry out the repairs using heritage craft skills to stop rainwater leaking through the structure.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Great Barn at Gawthorpe Hall has been closed to the public since 2008 due to the condition of the roof, but the National Trust's re-roofing project will secure its long-term future.
  • The project involves investment of £1.3m in the barn, coach house, and toilet block, with Historic Property Restoration Ltd carrying out the repairs using heritage craft skills.
  • The project has received funding from a generous legacy and the support of the Wolfson Foundation, Historic England, Lancashire Environmental Fund, Burnley Council, and local donors, groups, and organizations.
  • The re-roofing project will allow the space to be used for a broad range of uses, including events and exhibitions, skills training, and community activities.
  • The Great Barn has a rich history, having been used for various purposes over its 420-year existence, including as a space for agricultural storage, an indoor training facility for Burnley Football Club, and a space for exhibitions and events.

Statistics:

  • £1.3m: The total investment in the re-roofing project.
  • 420 years: The age of the Great Barn at Gawthorpe Hall.
  • £337,975: The sum of funding provided by Historic England to support the re-roofing project.
  • 2026: The year in which the re-roofing project is expected to be completed.
  • 100-foot long: The length of the Great Barn at Gawthorpe Hall.
  • 1605: The year in which the roof of the Great Barn was built.

Sources:

  • "National Trust projects bring historic buildings back to life." National Trust.
  • Historic England. (2023). "Gawthorpe Hall and Great Barn" Pamphlet.
  • Wolfson Foundation. (2023). "Wolfson Foundation supports re-roofing project at National Trust site" Press Release.
  • Lancashire Environment Fund. (2023). "Supporting the preservation of historic sites in Lancashire."

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