Oswestry is set to receive a £1.3 million boost for its high street.

The town will receive a £525,000 share of a £95 million heritage fund announced by culture Secretary Nicky Morgan on Saturday.

There will be 69 locations that will benefit from the cash injection – the biggest ever single investment by the Government in the UK’s built heritage.

Oswestry's share will be match-funded by partners to £1.3m.

The money will go towards projects that will transform disused historic buildings into shops, houses and community centres and help traditional businesses adapt to better compete with online outlets.

The initiative will be funded by combining £40m from the Department for Digital, Culture Media and Sport’s Heritage High Street Fund with £52m from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government’s Future High Street Fund, and £3m will be provided by the National Lottery Heritage Fund to support a cultural programme to engage people in the life and history of their high streets.

Culture Secretary Nicky Morgan said: "Our nation’s heritage is one of our great calling cards to the world, attracting millions of visitors to beautiful historic buildings that sit at the heart of our communities.

"It is right that we ensure these buildings are preserved for future generations but it is important that we make them work for the modern world.

"This £95 million will help breathe new life into high streets all over England, benefiting businesses, supporting our much-loved buildings and helping to make our communities more attractive places to live, work and visit."

Communities Secretary of State Robert Jenrick added: "I want to make sure the nation’s high streets continue to be at the heart of local communities. Today’s funding, part of the £3.6 billion we have committed to helping towns across the country, will revitalise much-loved historic buildings, helping to reverse the decline of our town centres.

"Ensuring that prosperity and opportunities are available to everyone in this country, not just those in our biggest cities, is a priority of this Government in our mission to ‘level up’ the regions."

Historic England’s chief executive, Duncan Wilson said: "Our high streets are the beating hearts of our communities. Many have roots that go back hundreds of years. Their historic buildings and distinctive character tell the story of how our towns and cities have changed over time. They are places where people come together to socialise, shop, run businesses and be part of their local community, but now they face an uncertain future.

"Through physical improvements and cultural activities, we will work with partners to find new ways to regenerate our high streets. It is a challenge, but with our experience and track record, as well as the knowledge and passion of local councils, businesses and community groups our historic high streets can be thriving social hubs once more."