Surrey Historic Buildings Trust (SHBT) has announced a new tranche of grants for essential heritage conservation work across Surrey . The latest beneficiaries of the Trust’s support include The Durdans in Epsom, Goddards in Abinger Common, and Betchworth Lime Kilns.
Goddards, a Grade II Listed house in Abinger Common, will receive a £1,500 grant from the Trust for restoration of the ha-ha in the grounds. The creation of architect Sir Edwin Lutyens and garden designer Gertrude Jekyll, Goddards was built in 1898-1900 and exemplifies the traditional “ Surrey style”. The property is now owned by the Lutyens Trust and leased to the Land mark Trust for holiday lets.
The Trust is also making a £1,000 grant to fund a topographic survey of the East Battery Lime Kilns at Chalkpit Lane , Betchworth. The 19th Century kilns are scheduled ancient monuments – the highest level of protection for historic buildings – but are currently on the Heritage at Risk Register. The results of the topographic survey will form the basis of a long-term conservation programme for the kilns, which will preserve their historic significance and also their value as a wildlife habitat. The kilns, which are in the care of Surrey Wildlife Trust, provide an ideal natural environment for a growing bat colony.
Surrey Historic Buildings Trust was formed in 1980 with the aim of helping to preserve the historic architectural heritage of Surrey for the benefit of future generations. It is a registered charity. The Trust also operates a supporter scheme – Friends of Surrey Historic Buildings Trust – and organises guided tours of historic properties across Surrey .
