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.
17. Church of St Nicholas, The Green, Kings Norton
The Church has several urgent issues especially because it is built in soft sandstone and the stonework. Repairs to the tower's stonework has been completed. | Google Street View
18. Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, Witton Lane, Aston
. The church is built in soft Hollington sandstone, which is very poor in places with open joints. The spire weight and tie need addressing, as do the rainwater goods throughout. Internally the timber block flooring is subject to rot and insect infestation and need replacing. | Google Street View
19. Church of St George, Westbourne Crescent, Edgbaston
The roof, rainwater goods and high level stonework were repaired and a scheme for masonry repairs to the vestry is now being planned but more high level stonework repairs are still needed. | Google Street View
20. Icknield Street School, Icknield Street, Hockley
The building is partly occupied on the ground floor as a Hindu temple for the purpose of worship and community use; the upper floors are vacant. The building is in poor condition generally: the steep slate roofs and valley gutters leak to the spaces below and the rainwater goods are in poor condition resulting in rainwater entry affecting both roof and walls. Negotiations between the owners, the Council, and the tenants are ongoing and essential surveys have taken place. Photo: Google Street View