Heritage at Risk Case Studies

31-33 Market Street, Longton is a prominent building in urgent need of repair.

In this section you will find a mixture of case studies on sites that are at risk and so appear on the 2012 Heritage at Risk Register and sites that are well managed and have either been removed from the register or have been assessed as not at risk.

The case studies can be searched by asset type as follows: Buildings at Risk, Places of Worship, Scheduled Monuments, Registered Parks and Gardens, Protected Ship Wreck Sites, Conservation Areas and also by region.

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Astley Castle
Over 30 years after Astley Castle (Grade II*) was gutted by fire, it is once again habitable. A skilful transformation by the Landmark Trust, with funding from English Heritage and a host of others, now provides inspiring holiday accommodation in a living ruin.
Region: West Midlands Asset Type: Buildings at Risk Risk Type: not at Risk
Birdsall Estate Management Plan
Across the rolling chalklands of the Yorkshire Wolds lie some of England's most important but least-appreciated prehistoric, Roman and medieval remains. The Birdsall Estate contains 65 of these important scheduled monuments.
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber Asset Type: Scheduled Monuments Risk Type: at Risk
Bolam Coyne
Widely regarded as one of the most remarkable single housing developments in the Grade II* listed Byker estate, Bolam Coyne fell upon hard times when the last resident moved out in 2000. Following investment from a multi-agency partnership, including English Heritage, it is again providing affordable homes for 15 families.
Region: North East Asset Type: Buildings at Risk Risk Type: not at Risk
Camp on Keston Common
Camp on Keston Common scheduled monument was occupied by travellers who set up camp with lightweight tipis and benders. The travellers also lit fires, dug pits and created latrines, putting the scheduled monument at risk.
Region: London Asset Type: Scheduled Monuments Risk Type: at Risk
Castle Hill Earthwork
Management agreement work in action. The Lower Mole Countryside Management Project, supported by English Heritage funding, is establishing a good maintenance programme for the monument. Work includes improving access in certain parts of the site and installing a new timber footbridge and new interpretation boards.
Region: London Asset Type: Scheduled Monuments Risk Type: not at Risk
Church of Holy Trinity and All Saints
One of the tallest church towers in Norfolk at around 125 feet. Now in urgent need of repairs including extensive repointing, rebuilding in places and replacement of much of the weathered stone.
Region: East of England Asset Type: Places of Worship Risk Type: at Risk
Church of St John on Bethnal Green
St John, Bethnal Green is a Grade I listed church designed by Sir John Soane.
Region: London Asset Type: Places of Worship Risk Type: at Risk
Church of St Lawrence
Built around 1530, this Grade II* church is a timber framed black and white building, one of only 29 of its type remaining in England and Wales.
Region: North West Asset Type: Places of Worship Risk Type: at Risk
Church of St Mary the Virgin
St Mary the Virgin, Jackfield, a fine Victorian church was affected by a dwindling congregation and physical decay. Support and advice from the Diocese and English Heritage have helped enthusiastic parishioners reverse this trend.
Region: West Midlands Asset Type: Places of Worship Risk Type: at Risk
Church of St Wilfrid
The Church of St Wilfrid at South Muskham. Repairs carried out during 2011 have addressed the poor condition of the tower.
Region: East Midlands Asset Type: Places of Worship Risk Type: not at Risk
Clissold House
Clissold House was built c1770 for Jonathan Hoare, a Quaker banker. Threatened by development in the late 19th century, a public campaign resulted in its protection by the Council.
Region: London Asset Type: Buildings at Risk Risk Type: not at Risk
Colonia Wall and Lower West Gate
The remains of the lower west gate of the Roman city, Lindum Colonia, and its adjoining walls were excavated in the 1970s. Weathering, vandalism and foot traffic have caused significant fabric loss.
Region: East Midlands Asset Type: Buildings at Risk, Scheduled Monuments Risk Type: at Risk
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