Views sought on 15th Century Oswestry building's future

The public are to be consulted over the future of a Grade I-listed 15th Century building in Oswestry.The authority has a responsibility to preserve the building and has put forward several plans for it ahead of a bid for restoration funding.The dendrochronology process will provide a more exact idea of its age, with work also being done by Shropshire Council and Historic England.

Sam Jones, county council high street regeneration officer, said most of the original documents in the building had unfortunately been lost in a fire. She said it was important to learn more about its history, "so that we can ensure the work that we do does not destroy really important fabric".Sam Jones said Llywd Mansion 'needs a lot of love'The middle floor could become a museum and there have been suggestions the top floor could become office space or holiday lets.

Ms Jones said: "What's really important is the town council needs revenue to cover the costs of the building.It would be worth the effort, she said, because it has become synonymous with the town.Follow BBC West Midlands on

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