A new At Risk Register for 2025 has been released today, containing dozens of entries across Lancashire - from churches, to mills, statues and stately homes.
One new entry this year is the Grade I listed Priory and Parish Church of St Mary in Lancaster, which has been added due to subsidence affecting the alignment of its south aisle.
To find out more about the current state of some of Lancashire’s landmarks, see the pages below.
13. St Peter's Church, Darwen
St Peter's Church in Bank Street was designed by Thomas Rickman and Henry Hutchinson and opened in 1829. English Heritage say it is in poor condition with "alow decay; no solution agreed." | Google
14. St Walburge's, Preston
St Walburge's Church - a Grade I listed place of worship classed as being in "poor" condition and declining. However, it was recently awarded a National Heritage Lottery grant of £245,380 which will be used to repair and restore the south roofs, preserve and make accessible the extensive parish archives, and safeguard the unique liturgical heritage of Gregorian chant. St Walburge's Church designed by Joseph Hansom of Hansom Cab fame has, at 94 metres, the tallest spire in England on a church that is not a cathedral. | NW Photo: RETRO
15. The Church of St George The Martyr, George Road: This Grade II building is in "poor" condition.
The Church of St George The Martyr, George Road: This Grade II building is in "poor" and declining condition. Experts say there are "significant issues associated with the 1843 stone encasement of the earlier church, including multiple fracturing of the stone caused by expanding iron cramps." | NW Photo: National World
16. Corporation Park, Blackburn
Corporation Park is a18 hectare park which opened in 1857, in central Blackburn. Among its features is a Grade II listed triumphal archway with flanking lodges and a Grade II listed conservatory. The park in general is said to be in a "poor" condition and deteriorating. Historic England said there is "No action/strategy identified or agreed". | Google
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