Some are listed on Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register, while others have stood empty for years awaiting new purpose or investment.
With restoration projects continuing across the county, these 13 sites are places we’d like to see safeguarded, repaired or brought back into use in 2026.
Each tells a story about Lancashire’s past, and highlights the challenge of protecting heritage while finding viable futures for much-loved landmarks:
13. Lower Hodder Bridge, Clitheroe
Built in 1562, the bridge is described as being in very bad condition, with vegetation growth and failing masonry accelerating deterioration. | Google
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