The Heritage at Risk Register is an annual list of historic buildings and sites in England that are considered to be at risk of loss or serious damage through neglect, decay or inappropriate development. The Register is published by Historic England, the government's public body for protecting, promoting and enjoying the historic environment.
The Heritage at Risk Register includes a wide range of historic assets, including listed buildings, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, historic battlefields and wrecks. Sites are added to the Register following an assessment by Historic England and local authorities. The assessment takes into account the condition of the asset, the level of risk it is facing and the actions that are being taken to address the risk.
The main threats to heritage assets at risk include neglect and decay, inappropriate development, climate change and conflict. Historic England and local authorities are working together to save heritage assets at risk. This includes providing funding for repairs and restoration, working with owners to develop sustainable management plans, and raising awareness of the importance of heritage conservation.
There are a number of ways that you can help to save heritage assets at risk, including volunteering with a local heritage organisation, donating to heritage charities, supporting planning applications that promote the conservation of heritage assets, and visiting and enjoying heritage sites in your area.
The Heritage at Risk Register is a valuable tool for understanding the state of England's heritage and for identifying the sites that are most in need of help. By working together, we can save our heritage for future generations.
How to find heritage assets at risk near you
You can find heritage assets at risk near you by using the Heritage at Risk Register interactive map. The map allows you to search by location, type of asset and risk status. You can also view information about the specific threats facing each asset and any actions that are being taken to address the risk.