Building work has started on an innovative project to preserve the historic character of buildings in Market Rasen.
The building at 24 Market Place is the first major project to benefit from funding from the Market Rasen Historic Buildings Grant Scheme.
West Lindsey District Council is working with a steering group made up of businesses, councils, and conservationists on the pilot project, to help unlock the potential of the town’s heritage assets.
Market Rasen Historic Building Grant Scheme, funded by West Lindsey District Council, is supporting the regeneration of significant buildings in the town centre.
Specialist contractors will conduct repairs to the building’s exterior, which will include repairing windows, roof repairs, reinstating columns and repairing columns known as ‘pilasters’ and installing a New York Stone Step outside the front building. They will also renew the shop sign with a hand painted sign.
Cllr Stephen Bunney, ward member for Market Rasen, has welcomed the start of the work, which has been in the planning stages. “We are committed to supporting and protecting the historic buildings and their original features in our town centre.
“Once complete, these works will not only give a visual boost to the area in terms of visual appeal, but it will also help conserve part of the town’s history. Without schemes such as this, some buildings would be in danger of obliteration due to the worsening condition of the buildings.”
The grant will help fund work to improve and conserve historic buildings, using traditional materials and techniques. This includes work such as the repair of pantile or slate roofs, repairing timber windows and shopfronts, removing unsightly paintwork, or repairing or renewing damaged render.
When 24 Market Place is finished work will start on the former banks at 7 Market Place and 9-10 Market Place.
