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Isle Of Wight Heritage Sites Awarded Part Of Government's Culture Recovery Fund

Quarr Abbey, Newport Minster and St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Church

Three Isle of Wight sites will be awarded funding from a Government pot of £35 million.

The money is part of the Culture Recovery Fund, aimed at boosting economies and supporting jobs.

142 sites across the country are receiving the funds and three heritage sites have been recognised on the Isle of Wight:

Newport Minster will get £584,189.

Quarr Abbey will get £229,817.

St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Church, Newport will receive £52,800.

Culture Secretary, Nadine Dorries said: 

"From local churches to ancient buildings and landscapes, the UK's unique heritage makes our towns, cities and villages stronger, more vibrant and helps bring communities together. 

"This latest funding will help protect sites including Jane Austen's House and Hampton Court Palace for future generations and help them build back better from the pandemic."

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