Further repairs to Spalding’s war memorial are to be carried out over the next five months.
Restoration works were only carried out last year, but South Holland District Council says it identified £205,000 of more work that needs to be done.
It will include cleaning of the stonework, roof tile replacement, the repair of ceiling and cornice cracks, removal and installation of new skirting, flooring replacement and repointing, careful repair of the memorial panels and other essential works.
The council is aiming to complete the work in October in time for remembrance events and says the memorial will be covered during the works.
It was designed by celebrated architect Sir Edwin Lutyens and is a Grade I listed building.
Coun Elizabeth Sneath, portfolio holder for conservation and heritage, said: “I am delighted that the full restoration process for this vitally important and symbolic monument is now getting underway.
“We must do everything we can to protect it and the memories of those commemorated within it for many generations to come, to recognise the sacrifice they made and the important role it plays in our local heritage.”
Coun Henry Bingham, portfolio holder for assets and strategic planning, said: “This crucial work has been a long time in the making, and it is great to see it back underway thanks to the council’s work alongside our local partners and contractors.
“We know how important it is to get this project right, and to ensure we are safeguarding the memorial every step of the way.
“This is a precise and expert process and, whilst the work will take several months to complete, we are confident it will secure the protection and prestige of the monument, and Ayscoughfee more widely, for many years to come.”
