Nearly 200 historic sites added to England's heritage at risk register
Hastings Castle, a Dickens writing retreat and wildfire-damaged moorland among new additions to the list.
At a glance
- Nearly 200 historic sites added to Historic England's heritage at risk register
- Hastings Castle, built by William the Conqueror, among the new additions
- Dickens' Swiss-style writing chalet in Kent included on the list
- Fylingdales Moor in North Yorkshire added after summer wildfire damage
Historic England has added almost 200 sites to its heritage at risk register, including Hastings Castle in East Sussex, a wooden chalet in Kent where Charles Dickens wrote, and Fylingdales Moor in North Yorkshire.
The moorland was severely damaged by a wildfire during the summer. The additions expand an already extensive list of historic places requiring attention and conservation efforts.
Why it matters
The register identifies historic places at risk of decay or loss, helping prioritise conservation efforts across England's cultural heritage.
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