Restored St David's Shortlisted for Grand Prix Award ; Bishop's Palace in the Running for European Prize

Western MailApril 08, 2010

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FOR centuries it has been one of Wales' most recognisable ruins - but in recent decades the Bishop's Palace at St Davids was crumbling, its stonework eroding at an alarming rate.

With its treasures in danger of being lost forever, a painstaking 15-year restoration project began. Craftsmen were brought in to rebuild walls and replace damaged carvings.

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Restored St David's Shortlisted for Grand Prix Award ; Bishop's Palace in the Running for European Prize

The project was so successful that it has now been short-listed for one of six Grand Prix awards by Europa Nostra, the Pan-European Federation of Cultural Heritage....

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