Hexham Abbey receives grant to preserve rare medieval paintings

22 Jul 2026 · Originally published 21 Jul 2026 8/10 Original headline: Grant to ensure abbey's medieval paintings will be preserved

A National Lottery grant of £138,088 will fund initial conservation work for the UK's largest collection of medieval panel paintings at Hexham Abbey. This funding paves the way for a larger project to protect the artwork from degradation and improve visitor access, ensuring these rare historical survivors are preserved for the future.

Source: Chronicle Live Northumberland

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