HISTORIC England has added 175 places to its Heritage at Risk Register of building under threat as a result of neglect, decay or inappropriate development.

In the register there are already a number of sites around Oswestry and the surrounding areas that charities, local councils and Historic England are working together to see restored.

There are 4,919 entries on the Heritage at Risk Register in 2022, and over the last year, 233 historic buildings and places have been saved thanks to the hard work and dedication of local communities, owners and stakeholders who have come together to rescue places. 

A spokesman from Historic England said: "The organisation publishes the register to give an annual snapshot of the health of valued historic sites, as well as sharing updates on places that have been saved with help from repair grants. 

"Our regional teams work with owners, developers, funders and communities to focus on the country's most vulnerable historic places and find solutions to rescue them."

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Here is a list of all the places in Oswestry and surrounding areas that are on the Heritage at Risk's Register:

  • Wat's Dyke, 420 metres long section, 190 metres west of the junction between Preeshenlle Lane and St Martin's Road, Selattyn and Gobowen
  • Offa's Dyke: section 230yds (210m) long, SE from Pentre-Shannel, Oswestry Rural
  • Ring cairn and Selattyn Tower on Selattyn Hill, Selattyn and Gobowen
  • Offa's Dyke: section 200yds (180m) long, S of The Royal Oak Inn, Oswestry Rural
  • Offa's Dyke: section 550yds (500m) long, on Bakers Hill, Selattyn and Gobowen - Shropshire (UA)
  • Brogyntyn Hall, Brogyntyn Park, Selattyn and Gobowen
  • Stanwardine moated site and associated fishpond, Baschurch
  • Old Hall and attached garden wall, Old Marton, Ellesmere Rural
  • Church of St John the Baptist, Boot Street

Border Counties Advertizer: Map of where the historic places in the area that are on the Heritage at Risk RegisterMap of where the historic places in the area that are on the Heritage at Risk Register (Image: Historic England)

Heritage sites continue to be added to the Register every year, in 2022 there were 175 new entries, made up of 52 buildings and structures, 65 places of worship, 48 archaeology entries, one park and garden and ninw conservation areas, in England.

A spokesman added: "Through advising funders on which sites are most at risk, and targeting our own grant aid to areas that are far more difficult to fund in general, we will continue to reduce heritage at risk.

"Sadly, some owners do not take responsibility for the condition of their sites. 

"In these cases, Historic England can assist local planning authorities in exercising their statutory powers to prompt action.

"Historic England can provide bespoke advice to councils, and we can also offer grants to support the cost of underwriting action."