THE completed restoration of a group of historically important farm buildings near Tavistock, which were saved from ruin with a £345,000 grant from English Heritage, can be seen by the public this weekend.
A two-year project to restore Kilworthy Farm?s Grade II listed buildings, which had been on English Heritage?s ?At Risk? register since 1998, came to an end last year.
Visitors can see for themselves the work that has taken place on the cowhouses, granary and stable buildings and tour the other parts of the farm which include a threshing barn driven by a huge waterwheel and a blacksmith?s shop.
The significance of the farmstead at Kilworthy derives from its history as part of the Duke of Bedford?s extensive Devon estates. It was one of the largest holdings and the most expensive.
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When so many farm buildings today have been converted for other uses, it is particularly pleasing to English Heritage that Kilworthy Farm continues to be used for modern day farming.
The farm is open throughout the bank holiday weekend and on various days in July and August or by appointment.
Contact farm tenant Sandra Vallance for more information on 01822 614477.