Earlier in November Historic England published their 2024 Heritage at Risk Register, which lists all the Garde 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.
 
155 entries have been added to the list in 2024. Amonsgt these are the following industrial heritage sites:

• Waltham Windmil, Lincolnshire;
• Heighington & Aycliffe Railway Station in County Durham;  
• Ellesmere Boatyard, Shropshire

However, while the total number of entries on the list this year – 4,891 – is 20 more than in 2023, 124 sites that have been removed from the list. These include the following industrial heritage sites:

• the canal conservation area in Nottingham city centre;
• Ecton Copper Mine in Staffordshire;
• Grade II* listed Coal Drops, 110 metres east of Soho Engine Shed, Soho, Shildon, County Durham;
• Grade II* listed former Goods Shed at North Road Station, Darlington, County Durham.

Buildings that are included on the register become eligible for grant funding from the Culture Recovery Fund and The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Heritage Minister Sir Chris Bryant said: ‘The Heritage at Risk Register plays a vital role in our ongoing mission to protect and preserve our rich heritage across the country. From Hexham Historic High Street to Brighton’s Saltdean Lido, many beloved sites have been removed from the list this year and I hope that more will be saved thanks to their inclusion this year.’