Medieval church in England safeguarded with National Lottery funds
The 13th-century church, located in the village of Kirby Bellars. Photo: lotonews
In January 2026, the cash lifeline for St Peter’s church in Kirby Bellars, Great Britain, came from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, reports Melton Times publication.
The 13th-century church, located in the village of Kirby Bellars, has the highest conservation status. The need for additional funding arose after the theft of copper sheets from the building's roof, which threatened the church's further preservation. The allocation of funds was announced by the foundation that distributes proceeds from lottery drawings.
The future of an historic village church has been safeguarded thanks to a £40,000 grant.
Heritage Lincolnshire foundation director Hannah Mayhew noted the significance of the lottery funds. "This is a positive step towards securing the future of this unique church and ensuring that its rich heritage can be preserved for future generations,” she said.
The project will give a clear picture of the church’s declining condition through surveys, paving the way for accurate repair plans, realistic costings, and strong conservation bids. This will help to revive and protect a vital piece of Leicestershire’s heritage.
Earlier, the UOJ wrote that Musk and Vance were outraged by graffiti in the main Anglican cathedral.
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