AN historic building in Cumbria is no longer 'at risk' due to a successful restoration project.

Historic England published its annual Heritage at Risk Register for 2022 this month.

The register evaluates the critical health of England’s most valued historic places and those most at risk.

Over the past year, ten historic buildings and sites have been added to the Register in the North West because of their deteriorating condition and ten sites have been saved.

The Moot Hall in Appleby-in-Westmorland has made its way onto the 'saved' register this year.

The Moot Hall was built in 1596 and is one of the few surviving moot halls in England. However, surveys showed that extensive work was needed to address issues and to enhance its resilience against extreme weather.

Repairs have now been undertaken as part of a large-scale project jointly funded by Historic England working alongside Eden District Council and Appleby Town Council.

Cllr Gareth Hayes, chair of Appleby Town Council and Mayor of Appleby, said: “Moot Hall building restoration project is a brilliant achievement in our ever-changing world and gives all of us an opportunity to celebrate, with immense gratitude, our unique past, the efforts that have made it possible and our optimism for the future.”

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