The Minister for Culture and Sport, John Griffiths, has announced that some of Wales' finest historic buildings are set to benefit from £240,800 of funding.

In total, nine projects across the country will receive Welsh Government grants - ranging from £7,000 to £40,000 - for essential repairs and restoration work.


Mr Griffiths said: "These grants will ensure that some of our most important buildings are restored and maintained for the enjoyment of future generations.

"With the use of traditional skills this capital funding will go towards safeguarding the future of buildings that have played an important part in Welsh history and provide substantial community regeneration benefits.

"Projects like this are key to keeping our past alive as well as boosting the local economy in the future and play a very important role in selling Wales and its culture to the world."

(CD/JP)