A South Yorkshire castle has been given a topping-out ceremony
to mark a £1.2m restoration project.
Mayor of Rotherham Shaun Wright conducted the ceremony on the
roof of Boston Castle in Rotherham on Monday.
A time capsule containing artefacts from the grade II listed
building was also placed into the re-instated battlements.
The restoration is due to be completed by the summer.
After completion, a new entrance foyer will allow public access
to the different floors of the building.
The courtyard area will be turned into an amphitheatre used for
events.
Funding for the project came from the Heritage Lottery Fund and
Rotherham Borough Council.
Topping-out ceremonies are usually held to unveil the highest
part of a building as a commemorative event.
Boston Castle was built by Thomas, 3rd Earl of Effingham in
1775.
The 23 acre site, known as Boston Park has spectacular views
over looking Rotherham.
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