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AONB wins £2.8m funding

ALMOST £3 million of lottery money has been allocated to the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

The protected area - which includes Herefordshire, Monmouthshire and Gloucestershire - has been awarded £2.8 million.

The Heritage Lottery Fund cash will be used on 40 projects from Fownhope to Chepstow over a three-year period.

Projects include the restoration of Little Doward hillfort views, archaeological investigation at New Weir Forge, access improvements at Devil's Pulpit which overlooks Tintern Abbey, improvements to Ross riverside and access improvements to Symonds Yat Rock.

Partners including Herefordshire Council, parish councils and individuals have contributed to funds.

Phil Cutter, who represents Ross-on- Wye on Herefordshire Council, said: "This is good news for Herefordshire and the Wye Valley."

It is hoped that, as well as boosting the economy, county residents will be able to learn more about the Wye Valley.

For details about the individual projects, visit wyevalleyaonb.org.uk

12:00pm Wednesday 9th April 2008

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