Yesterday Historic England revealed their updated 2024 At Risk Register, which identifies structures most at risk of being lost as a result of neglect, decay or inappropriate development.
Every year, buildings are taken off the list because of restoration work, while others are added because of deterioration.
In Lancashire, the only change for 2024 was the addition of the Church of St Peter and St Paul in Church Street, Ormskirk.
This Grade II* building is said to have “a very complicated history of rebuilding and enlargement” but has roots in the 12th century. Historic England state: “Distinctive for having both a west tower and a separate spire over the entrance porch. West tower stonework appears very poor, with considerable wear and erosion. Exacerbated to the southwest by an outflow pipe channelling water onto the stonework below. Some repairs evident in the stonework on the north elevation of the tower, but poor stonework is widespread.”
Click on the pictures below to see other key buildings across Lancashire also on the At Risk Register 2024.
1. Winter Gardens, Church Street, Blackpool
Blackpool's Famous Winter Gardens were suffering from serious neglect when acquired by Blackpool Council in 2010. A major investment programme of repair and refurbishment is now underway. Heritage England rates the Grade II listed building as in poor condition but with an "improving" trend. | Google Maps Photo: Google Maps
2. Queen Victoria Memorial, Dalton Square, Lancaster
The Queen Victoria Memorial in Lancaster, is a Grade II* listed building in Dalton Square, facing Lancaster Town Hall. It was erected in 1906, being commissioned and paid for by James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton. It's described by Historic England as being in poor condition and declining. They say it's in 'slow decay with no solution agreed'. Photo: Daniel Martino
3. The Harris Institute, Preston
The Harris Institute, Avenham Lane: Described as in poor condition and in "slow decline". The register states: "There is a risk that dry rot (which was previously eradicated) could re-establish as the building is unventilated and suffering from water ingress." | NW Photo: Neil Cross
4. The whole of Fishergate Hill in Preston is a conservation area. English Heritage describes its condition as "very bad" and deteriorating.
The whole of Fishergate Hill in Preston is a conservation area. English Heritage describes its condition as "very bad" and deteriorating. | Google Photo: Google