Historic England warns the ruins of Bradgate House mansion are at risk of further deterioration
Plans to protect the ruins of the birthplace of England's nine days' queen Lady Jane Grey have been helped by a Historic England grant.
Much of the mansion, now within Bradgate Park, has fallen down but efforts are under way to preserve what still stands.The money will be used to examine the remnants of the 15th Century Grade II* listed scheduled monument and establish what repairs it requires.Lady Jane, a Protestant great-niece of Henry VIII, was born at Bradgate House in 1537 and became queen on 9 July 1553.
Historic England's heritage at risk surveyor Amanda White said: "Bradgate House is one of the earliest brick buildings in the country to have been built without defences.
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