The recruiting effect is the most important component towards further brand restoration.

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The abbey has been closed to visitors since the restoration began, but the council said it had not had any adverse effect on the number of visitors to the gardens, which remain open.

BBC: Torre Abbey

Reasons for this included the effect on nearby communities and speculation over the "feasibility of the restoration of the site", she said.

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