Historic England has released its Heritage at Risk Register for 2023.
The register is a summary of the critical health of some of England’s most historic landmarks. Used as a part of the UK Government’s official statistics, the register highlights cultural assets which are at risk through neglect, decay or development which is inappropriate for the area according to Heritage England.
Grade one listed buildings and registered parks and gardens are covered by the register, in addition to scheduled monuments, historic battlefields, protected wreck sites and conservation areas which are considered to be at risk. Grade two listed buildings of religious significance are also included in the register which began in the mid 1980s.
There are 20 Birmingham buildings at risk of being lost this year. They can be found in the city centre and across out of town neighbourhoods and include a former libray, stately home and places of worship.
Charities, owners, local councils, and Historic England have also worked together to see historic places restored, re-used, and brought back to life. These are the 20 Birmingham buildings at risk of being lost in 2023, along with Historic England’s description of the buildings and repairs needed.
13. Parish Church of All Saints Church, Herbert Road B10, Small Heath
The nave north roof is in poor condition with many slipped tiles. Rainwater goods are also in poor condition. The building suffers from dampness through, walls and columns show the presence of salt efflorescence, past cementicious repairs have compounded moisture retention. The church has revceived a grant for the reainwatergoods completed by Autumn 2021 | Google Street View
14. Church of St Benedict, Hob Moor Road, Bordesley
The church is in poor condition: the high-level brickwork, due to leaking parapets gutters, has open joints and damp patches. The stonework is also badly eroded throughout. The ashfelted dome and barrel roofs have also come to the end of their life | Google Street View
15. Church of St Michael, St Michael’s Road, Handsworth Wood
Nave roof is in poor condition causing rain water entry due to dislodged roof tiles especially on the s/w corner, the south aisle roof is in very poor condition. There is rain staining internally at junction between Lady Chapel and a turret. Rain water goods in poor condition throughout. There are cracks in the masonry and some of the buttresses; pointing at high level is badly eroded. | Google Street View
16. Church of St Paul, St Paul’s Square, Jewellery Quarter
The church sits on the corner of the then Newhall estate and was given by Charles Colmore. ‘Bilston Rag’ stone with rusticated quoins and Gibbs-style surrounds. The interior is classical. The church is suffering from severe issues from leaking parapet gutters and rain water entry which has damaged the interior plasterwork. The condition of the rainwater goods is also poor; there is shaling stonework and vegetation at high level | Google Street View