A Lincolnshire church, whose tower leans by just over five degrees, has been granted £128,106 for further restoration. St James' Church in Dry Doddington has secured the funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to address its rotten floor, fix cracks in the walls, and replace its electrical system.
Church warden Dick Loynes expressed his delight, stating that without the funding, the church would have faced closure. The building, with its main part dating back to the 12th Century and tower from the 14th Century, currently has trip hazards due to the decaying floor, making access difficult for those with disabilities.
The church is presently kept locked during the day, with access only possible when a key holder is present. The new funding will allow for essential repairs, including replacing the floor which is causing the church to sink, and upgrading the electrics, as it currently only has one plug socket.
Work on the building is scheduled to commence in mid-October and is anticipated to take about 16 weeks to complete.