CORSHAM'S old guide hut may have to be partially demolished after a survey revealed urgent repairs will cost £40,000.
Surveyors were called in after cracks were spotted in the top of the historic building in the grounds of Arnold House.
The survey revealed the first floor of the building, which dates back in part to the 18th century, was moving.
The hut, which is now used as a store by owners Corsham Town Council, formerly housed the town's guide pack.
Town councillors were told repairing it to make the top floor secure would cost around £40,000.
Town clerk Elaine Giles said: "The first floor is moving because it is not tied down. It can be propped from inside, but the figure we are looking at is in the region of £40,000."
Cllr John Bright said: "To spend £40,000 on a building when it is used as it is, seems fairly horrifying."
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