{"id":27993,"date":"2020-10-16T16:53:43","date_gmt":"2020-10-16T15:53:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsblogsnew.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=27993"},"modified":"2020-10-16T16:53:43","modified_gmt":"2020-10-16T15:53:43","slug":"heritage-at-risk-in-england-revealed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=27993","title":{"rendered":"Heritage at Risk in England Revealed"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"\"Historic England has revealed the historic sites most at risk of being lost forever as a result of neglect, decay or inappropriate development, by publishing the annual Heritage at Risk Register 2020.<\/em><\/h3>\n
image: Historic England website<\/em><\/h6>\n

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…buildings and places … can help level up economic opportunity, support skilled local construction jobs…<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

…80% of residents believe local heritage makes their area a better place to live…<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

HE writes:<\/p>\n

The register provides an annual snapshot of the critical health of England\u2019s most valued historic places and those most at risk of being lost.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Over the last year, 181 historic buildings and sites have been saved thanks to the determination of local communities, charities, owners, local councils and Historic England, who together want to see historic places restored and brought back to life. Examples include an\u00a0800 year old footpath in North Yorkshire<\/a>, once used by Cistercian monks to transport goods, now saved by a local history group; the\u00a0church in London<\/a>\u00a0where Mary Wollstonecraft, the ‘Mother of Feminism’, worshipped has been restored thanks in large part to the congregation\u2019s dedication; and the\u00a0lush hillfort in Somerset<\/a>\u00a0which is thought to be King Arthur\u2019s ‘lost Camelot’ has been restored thanks to essential partnership working.<\/p>\n

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This year has been challenging but looking after and investing in the historic places that help to define our collective identity can contribute to the country\u2019s economic recovery. The buildings and places rescued from the Heritage at Risk Register can help level up economic opportunity, support skilled local construction jobs, build resilience in private and public organisations and boost tourism.<\/p>\n

Our historic places have also provided an anchor for local communities during these uncertain times. Heritage has a proven positive impact on people\u2019s quality of life and 80% of residents believe local heritage makes their area a better place to live. It can also help support community resilience, instil pride and builds confidence that communities can \u2018build back better\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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“It is the varied tapestry of our historic places that helps us define who we are. In testing times such as these, heritage can give us a sense of continuity and bring us solace. We also know that investing in historic places can help boost our economic recovery. The 181 places rescued from the register this year show us that good progress is being made, but there is still a long way to go. Many more historic buildings and places need caring for, financial support, strong partnership working and community engagement to give them a brighter future.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Duncan Wilson, Chief ExecutiveHistoric England<\/h3>\n
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National headline statistics<\/h2>\n