REPAIRS to a lime kiln at Low Abbotside and a geophysics survey of a village green at Scorton are just two of the projects already supported by grants to protect important heritage in one Yorkshire Dales district.

But Richmondshire District Council still has a small amount of cash left over to distribute to similar schemes.

Those that have already received funding from the 2007/2008 budget include repairs to the lime kiln and interpretation at Helm, Low Abbotside, structural repairs at the Booth Memorial Institute in Catterick Village and a geophysics survey of the village green at Scorton.

In total, the Council set aside £15,000 this year in heritage grants to support projects that safeguard the district's rich history.

In 2006/2007 supported projects included the introduction of setts to protect the village green at Thornton Rust and repairs to the war memorials at Gilling West and Dalton on Tees.

To be eligible for the latest round of funding, projects must:

• contribute to the preservation, enhancement or interpretation of heritage assets,
• be generated by the local community or deliver community benefit, and
• be based on a partnership, including funding.

Councillor Stuart Parsons, Member Champion for Culture and Heritage, said: "Our heritage is vitally important - and supporting it means we are also supporting economic development and tourism in the district.

"This funding has been used to support all sorts of different schemes, and no two are the same, so it also plays a big role in highlighting the diversity of our communities."

To apply for the remaining funds, phone Ann Smith, Conservation and Regeneration Officer at Richmondshire District Council, on 01748 829100 or email ann.smith@richmondshire.gov.uk