English Heritage have launched a funding appeal to help restore and maintain castles in need of urgent repair across England. Invasive plants, severe weather and pollution are threatening walls that have stood for centuries. Without expert conservation some of Britain’s national treasures could crumble, irrevocably changing our heritage landscape.
English Heritage have 66 castles in their care, and high-quality specialist work comes at a high cost. Donating £25 covers the cost to remove vegetation from one square metre of wall. £50 pays for three hours of an expert stonemason’s time, and £75 enables half a square metre of stonework to be repointed. Anything given will make a difference, and those donating set amounts can receive a range of unique rewards.