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History buffs, take note:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

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Restoration work on a monastery dating back to 1196 is expected to be completed six months ahead of schedule.<\/p>\n

The \u00a34.7m Torre Abbey project in Torquay, Devon, started in January with an original completion date of 2014.<\/p>\n

But Torbay Council said it was predicted the restoration would now be completed in the summer and within budget.<\/p>\n

The Grade I and Grade II listed buildings are described as being involved in \u201cepic moments of history\u201d.<\/p>\n

As part of the restoration, the abbey\u2019s top floor is being made into a gallery which will display items relating to its 800-year history, with new learning spaces created for educational groups to use.<\/p>\n

The work has also included repairing and stabilising the roof and masonry using traditional materials and skills such as lime rendering and ancient monument conservation.<\/p>\n

A spokesman for Torbay Council said: \u201cThe restoration is really important for the abbey and the local area as it will make it a top South West attraction, as well as a venue used for community and education purposes.\u201d<\/p>\n

The abbey, listed as an ancient monument, includes the Spanish Barn, which was built to store taxes in the form of grain and hay, and also houses an art collection including pieces by William Blake.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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