Trinity Methodist Chapel is one of the most complete of its type

The latest series of Restoration will feature communities trying to save historic buildings.

At Welcombe, near Bideford, villagers are hoping to repair a farmhouse dating back to the Doomsday Book.

At Newlyn, restoration has started on the Trinity Methodist Chapel, an early 19th Century chapel in Cornwall.

The Yarner Trust at Welcombe, which promotes sustainable living, hopes to provide an educational centre at the Grade 2 listed Welcombe Barton.

Welcombe Barton could become an educational centre

Spokeswoman Lyn Edwards said: "It is not just about the buildings.

"It is about what the Yarner Trust is doing to contribute to a more sustainable lifestyle and the many groups in our community who enjoy these buildings."

The Newlyn Trinity Methodist Chapel was used for religious worship until eight years ago, when serious structural problems were identified, but it retains its horseshoe gallery, original box pews and original pulpit.

Villagers want to create an interpretative centre celebrating the village's religious, social, industrial and artistic heritage.

The Rev Julyan Drew said: "We want to tell the story of who sat in the pews, the copper workers, fishermen, artists.

"This building was built in the 19th Century and closed in the 20th Century. We want to give it a new use and a new life in the 21st Century."

A weekly programme, starting in July, will profile three "architectural gems" from one UK region and ask viewers to vote for one to go through to the final.

The public will then choose from seven finalists and a runner-up building that received the most viewers' votes across the series.