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.
17. Richmond Terrace, Blackburn
The Richmond Terrace/St John's concervation area is rated as in a "poor" condition, and highly vulnerable. However, Historic England say there has been no significant change recently. No action/strategy has been identified or agreed. | Google
18. The Old Lower Hodder Bridge, Great Mitton
Built in 1562, the bridge is said to be in "very bad" condition. The bridge is being damaged by sapling and tree growth, there is failing consolidant mortar to the surface, and missing stones are allowing vegetation to become established and rain entry. Photo: Google
19. Thanksgiving Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, Blackpool
The Thanksgiving Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, on Whinney Heys Road, Blackpool, has been vacant since 1998. Historic England have stated: "The chapel's external appearance belies the extent of severe damage to internal historic fabric. Now in the hands of the Historic Chapels Trust, which implemented a scheme of urgent repairs with the help of Historic England, the chapel requires further repair work to the interior." It is currently said to be in a "fair" condition with slow decay. | NW Photo: Daniel Martino
20. Whalley Abbey (west range)
The remains of this medieval Cistercian Monastery are jointly owned by the Church of England and the Roman Catholic Church. The condition is said to be "very bad" and declining. A report states it is at "Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; no solution agreed." Photo: submit