Wythenshawe Hall is among the buildings that have been added to Historic England’s At Risk register.

The Timber Framed Tudor Hall was ravaged by fire in March  and much of the earliest historic fabric destroyed. 

Police suspect it was targeted by arson. Historic England have been working with Manchester City Council since March to conserve what remains but the damage is severe.

The Register brings attention to the sites across England that are at risk of being lost as a result of neglect, decay or inappropriate development.

It joins a list that includes A 16th century ship wreck, a fort which defended Portsmouth from attack by the French as well as a Hawksmoor Church immortalised in T.S. Eliot’s The Wasteland, where William Wilberforce worshipped.

There are 137 fewer entries on the Heritage at Risk Register than in 2015.

A shortage of scaffolding and skilled tradespeople is contributing to the increasing gap between the cost of repairs and the end value of heritage sites, especially country houses, public baths and textile industry buildings says Historic England.

Duncan Wilson, Chief Executive of Historic England, said: “Across the country, thousands of historic sites are at risk of being lost. Many lie decaying and neglected and the gap between the cost of repair and their end value is growing. The good news is that this year, there are fewer entries on the Heritage at Risk Register than last year. But as some places are rescued, others fall into disrepair. Historic England will continue to provide grants and dedicate time and expertise to working with owners, developers and communities to rescue precious buildings and places so people can continue to enjoy them and the stories they tell about our past.”

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