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Chorley’s Glendale win £22 million Lincoln Castle contract

Chorley-based green services provider, Glendale, has been selected to restore grounds at Lincoln Castle as part of a £22 million renovation programme.

The project is supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund and aims to bring William the Conqueror’s fortress back to life.

Glendale’s groundwork is the final stage in the three-year ‘Lincoln Castle Revealed’ project being delivered by Lincolnshire County Council, to coincide with the 800th anniversary of the sealing of Magna Carta this year.

Lincoln Castle dates back to 1068 and was one of several castles built by William the Conqueror following his victory at The Battle of Hastings.

Contract manager at Glendale, Andrew Trott, said: “We’re thrilled to be involved with such a prestigious and unusual programme of work.

“We’ve even been told we may need to be accompanied by an archaeologist while we carry out the work in case we uncover any historic artefacts, which is exciting.

“Glendale delivers green services in all kinds of locations, from cemeteries to golf courses, but this is certainly the oldest and most high profile site ever we’ve worked on.

“It’s a varied job which will require an intricate attention to detail but our extensive experience means we’re more than up to the task.

“It’s a busy site with a tight timescale, so it will be a challenging but rewarding project.”

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