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Historic England’s Heritage At Risk Register 2026 & Industrial Sites

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In November Historic England published their 2026 Heritage at Risk Register, which lists all the Grade II*, Grade I and scheduled historic structures and places that it believes are in danger of being lost. The Register gives an annual snapshot of the health of England’s historic buildings and places. It helps to ensure they can be protected and continue to be enjoyed in the future.

197 sites have been added to the list in 2026. Amonsgt these are the following industrial heritage buildings:

  • Bidston Windmill, Wirral
  • Cromer Windmill, Hertfordshire
  • Kirkaldy’s Testing and Experimenting Works, Southwark, London
  • Flockton Wagonway Viaduct, Kirkburton, Yorkshire
  • Lelley Windmill, Elstronwick, Yorkshire

85 sites have been removed from the list in 2026. Amonsgt these are the following industrial heritage buildings:

  • Cromford Upper Mill, Derbyshire
  • Holmslinn Lead Mine, Allendale, Yorkshire
  • Museum of the Gorge (Severn Wharf Building), Ironbridge, Shropshire
  • Newlynn Old Harbour, Cornwall
  • Waltham Windmill, Yorkshire
Kirkaldy’s Testing & Experimenting Works, London, addded to the At Risk Register in 2026. Image courtesy of Historic England.
The Severn Wharf Warehouse (Museum of of the Gorge), Coalbrokdale, Ironbridge, has been removed from the At Risk Register in 2026. Image copyright Dr Michael Nevell.

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