London has 604 heritage sites at risk

"Historic England says 604 heritage sites across England remain at risk, with 21 new additions and 20 saved in the past year. Newly listed sites include Hampstead Heath's Hill Garden Pergola and Chiswick House conservatory, while restored places like Tottenham's public toilets and Upminster's Tithe Barn have been removed from the list. The organisation spent 782,000 on repairs and grants last year, urging that reusing historic buildings is the best way to protect them and strengthen communities."

"There are 604 historic sites at risk, according to Historic England. This number has remained almost the same since 20 were saved and 21 new sites were added after being highlighted as needing restoration. The once abandoned Bruce Grove public Toilets in Tottenham, North London, has been brought back into use by Historic England and since taken off the register, as well as Tithe Barn in Upminster. The organisation said heritage was vital and gave places meaning, adding: "When it's not looked after and used, communities feel a sense of decline.""

"It has now made its 2025 list of at risk sites public. It includes: The Moated manor of Edward III, in Rotherhithe, south London Crystal Palace low level railway station, south London Hampstead Heath's Hill Garden Pergola, in Camden, north London The conservatory at Chiswick House, in Hounslow, west London Our Ladye Star of the Sea Catholic church, in Greenwich, south-east London."

There are 604 heritage sites across England currently recorded as at risk. The total remained nearly unchanged after 21 new sites were added and 20 sites were removed following restoration. Historic England spent 782,000 in support grants and repairs to London sites over the last financial year. Newly listed locations include Hampstead Heath's Hill Garden Pergola and the conservatory at Chiswick House, and entries also name the Moated manor of Edward III and Crystal Palace low level railway station. Saved sites removed from the register include Bruce Grove public toilets and Upminster's Tithe Barn. The organisation promotes productive reuse of historic buildings to protect them, support local economies, and prevent community decline.

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