To mark Cadw's 25th Anniversary date, the Heritage Minister, Alun Ffred Jones has announced that more than £600,000 is to be shared amongst 13 of Wales' most important historic buildings.

The Welsh Assembly Government grants, ranging from £4,444 to £140,000, have been offered to carry out essential repairs and restoration work to these buildings across Wales.

One treasure which has been offered a grant to safeguard its future is Tal y Braich, Rhosgadfan, near Caernarfon.


Mr Ffred Jones said: "I am delighted to offer these grants for historic building repairs which will ensure that some of our most important buildings are restored and maintained for the enjoyment of future generations.

"Tal y Braich is a powerful testament to the people who once lived and worked in this inhospitable landscape. Simple vernacular buildings of this type were once common in this area, but they are a fragile resource and most have been lost through unsympathetic adaption and alteration. The cottage has not been used since the 1950s and its survival is remarkable.

"I'd also like to take this opportunity to congratulate Cadw on their 25th anniversary and for the role that they have played over the years in safeguarding our historic environment. Over the last 25 years Cadw has granted some £70 million for historic buildings and ancient monuments the length and breadth of Wales."

(CD/GK)