A historic building at risk in Caledon was saved when it was awarded a grant of £30,000 to help with its restoration.

The grant, awarded under the Historic Buildings Grant-Aid Scheme, has supported extensive repair and maintenance work, which has restored this former derelict Grade B listed property at 17 Annaghroe Road, on the outskirts of the town for habitation.

The twin dwellings were added to the Built Heritage at Risk in Northern Ireland (BHARNI) register in 2003 and are one of over 100 saved since NIEA introduced a 10 year plan to save 100 buildings in 2006.

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Welcoming the grant for the Caledon Estate dwellings Environment Minister, Alex Attwood said: "Caledon Town and its surrounding area is one of the most picturesque and heritage rich areas in Northern Ireland. This grant aid from the Northern Ireland Environment Agency’s grant scheme has allowed this important part of the area’s architectural heritage to be successfully restored and retained.

"We owe it to future generations to ensure that listed buildings such as this, of which there are almost 8,500 in Northern Ireland, are protected and restored."

(CD/GK)