Restoring Lancaster’s Heritage
Restoring Lancaster’s Heritage
In addition to our scheduled programme of restoration works to protect the fabric of the historic buildings at Lancaster Castle, the Duchy Council has approved exceptional expenditure to cover essential repairs to the Medieval Keep. A specialist contractor has been appointed to carry out the works in question and the 52-week programme has begun […]
Strengthening The Senior Team
The Duchy of Lancaster has further strengthened its senior team, with two key appointments since the start of the year. Jonathan Murrin takes up the post of Chief Finance Officer, while Mark Coombs takes on the role of Head of Rural Investment. Jonathan Murrin is a Chartered Accountant with over 20 years’ experience in the […]
Protecting The Keep At Lancaster Castle
Planning approval and listed building consent has been awarded to the Duchy by the local planning authority for essential repair and maintenance works to the Medieval Keep at Lancaster Castle. The remedial works are designed to protect and preserve this national heritage asset, making the building wind and watertight. It includes essential roof repairs, repair […]
Marking The Platinum Jubilee of the Duke of Lancaster
The Duchy of Lancaster marked the start of Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend with a service of thanksgiving at The Priory Church followed by a private reception and beacon-lighting at Lancaster Castle on Thursday 2nd June 2022. The service, which was open to anyone who wished to attend, was led by the new […]
Civic Trust Award For Lancaster Castle
The refurbishment of Lancaster Castle’s historic courtyards commissioned by the Duchy of Lancaster in 2018 has been awarded a 2022 Civic Trust Award for “the execution and quality of the works….(which offers)….a clear legibility between the historical fabric and new interventions”. Established in 1959 to recognise outstanding architecture, planning and design in the built environment, […]
