The Winter Gardens in Blackpool is one of the Lancashire landmarks on the latest Historic England At-Risk RegisterThe Winter Gardens in Blackpool is one of the Lancashire landmarks on the latest Historic England At-Risk Register
The Winter Gardens in Blackpool is one of the Lancashire landmarks on the latest Historic England At-Risk Register

These are some of the Lancashire landmarks - from Blackpool theatres to Preston churches and Lancaster statues - we could be in danger of losing, according a heritage watchdog's new register

By Philip Cunnington
Published 18th Nov 2022, 07:00 BST
Updated 18th Nov 2022, 07:54 BST
Heritage watchdog Historic England has released its latest register of ‘at-risk’ buildings. The register lists dozens of buildings across Lancashire which are ‘at risk of loss through neglect, decay or development, or are vulnerable to becoming so’, including statues, churches and some of the county’s most recognisable landmarks.

The aim of the register, according to Historic England, is to ‘focus attention on those places in greatest need’, and help owners, heritage groups and stakeholders to come up with ways to save or repair the buildings. Here are some of the Lancashire landmarks on this year’s list...

The Winter Gardens in Blackpool is one of the Lancashire landmarks on the latest Historic England At-Risk Register

. Winter Gardens, Blackpool

The Winter Gardens in Blackpool is one of the Lancashire landmarks on the latest Historic England At-Risk Register Photo: Daniel Martino

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The register says there has been a major refurbishment since Blackpool Council took over the venue in 2010, but adds "other areas offer scope for creative and sustainable re-use".

. Winter Gardens, Blackpool

The register says there has been a major refurbishment since Blackpool Council took over the venue in 2010, but adds "other areas offer scope for creative and sustainable re-use". Photo: Daniel Martino

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Preston's Harris Institute, on Avenham Walk, is on the Historic England At-Risk Register. The watchdog notes that plans for the building have not moved forward and adds there is "a risk that dry rot (which was previously eradicated) could re-establish as the building is unventilated and suffering from water ingress".

. Harris Institute, Preston

Preston's Harris Institute, on Avenham Walk, is on the Historic England At-Risk Register. The watchdog notes that plans for the building have not moved forward and adds there is "a risk that dry rot (which was previously eradicated) could re-establish as the building is unventilated and suffering from water ingress". Photo: Photo Neil Cross

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Scaffolding at St Walburge's, Preston. The church, famous for its towering spire, has a leaking roof, with damp evident inside the building, according to Historic England. The register goes on to say that "extensive repairs are still needed".

. St Walburge's, Preston

Scaffolding at St Walburge's, Preston. The church, famous for its towering spire, has a leaking roof, with damp evident inside the building, according to Historic England. The register goes on to say that "extensive repairs are still needed". Photo: Neil Cross

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The Thanksgiving Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, on Whinney Heys Road, Blackpool, has seen "severe damage to internal historic fabric", according to Historic England. The shrine is now in the hands of the Historic Chapels Trust, which is running a scheme of urgent repairs.

. Thanksgiving Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, Blackpool

The Thanksgiving Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, on Whinney Heys Road, Blackpool, has seen "severe damage to internal historic fabric", according to Historic England. The shrine is now in the hands of the Historic Chapels Trust, which is running a scheme of urgent repairs. Photo: Daniel Martino

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Arnside Tower, near Carnforth, is a familiar landmark on Morecambe Bay. The scheduled monument is in 'very bad' condition, according to the register, and "a sustainable management solution is required for the site".

. Arnside Tower, near Carnforth

Arnside Tower, near Carnforth, is a familiar landmark on Morecambe Bay. The scheduled monument is in 'very bad' condition, according to the register, and "a sustainable management solution is required for the site". Photo: NIGEL SLATER

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St Luke's Church, on Church Lane, Winmarleigh, near Garstang. Historic England says that decoration inside the church has suffered water damage, while there are "significant settlement cracks" to the chancel.

13. St Luke's Church, Winmarleigh, near Garstang

St Luke's Church, on Church Lane, Winmarleigh, near Garstang. Historic England says that decoration inside the church has suffered water damage, while there are "significant settlement cracks" to the chancel. Photo: Neil Cross

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