A Llantwit Major Chapel has been awarded nearly £300,000 by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to transform the ruined 13th century building into a new learning and exhibition centre. The Galilee Chapel adjoins the Grade I listed St. Illtud's Church, has been described as the Westminster Abbey of Wales for its unique collection of Celtic carved stones and statues of prominent individuals.
The Rectorial Benefice of Llantwit Major will use the £128,100 of HLF funding to create a space dedicated to displaying the Celtic Stones and telling the story of Christianity as it developed from the site. Funding will also be used to train local people as volunteer guides to interpret the story for pilgrims and casual visitors. A series of community events and school activities, as well as the production of a book, exhibition and film themed around 'Carved in Stone', are planned as part of the project to appeal to children and young people.
http://www.hlf.org.uk/news/Pages/GalileeChapel.aspx
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