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Bassetlaw Heritage at Risk Strategy & Update to
Heritage at Risk Register – July 2020
Prepared by the Conservation Team
July 2020
Document details
Title: Bassetlaw District Council: Bassetlaw Heritage At Risk Strategy &
Update to Heritage at Risk Register – July 2020.
Summary: This document sets out the Council’s strategy to tackle heritage
identified as being ‘at risk’, both in the short, medium and long term.
Approved: This strategy document, including the updated Heritage at Risk
Register, was adopted at Cabinet on 7th July 2020.
Document availability:
Copies of this document, together with details of heritage ‘at risk’ in general, are available on
the Council’s website (www.bassetlaw.gov.uk) or by contacting the Conservation Team by
telephone (01909 533427) or email (planning@bassetlaw.gov.uk).
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Foreword
Bassetlaw has a rich tapestry of built heritage, spread across the district, covering a vast range
of types of buildings and structures, both large and small in scale, many of which are
designated. These sites are often in prominent locations and help to establish or reinforce a
settlement’s sense of place. In some cases, these ‘heritage assets’ can fall into disrepair, for
a variety of reasons. In these circumstances, the buildings and structures are identified as
being ‘at risk’.
Heritage ‘at risk’ can impact on local communities and the environment in which we live – not
only are there the visual signs of neglect, but there can also be social, economic and public
safety concerns too.
As the Heritage Champion for Bassetlaw District Council, it is my role to raise the profile of
built heritage in Bassetlaw, particularly with regard to its care and its future. Heritage is a
valuable and finite resource: once it’s gone, it’s gone.
The District Council, together with building owners and external partners, has secured the
repair and conservation of a large number of historic buildings, overseeing them being brought
back into long-term use. This document, put together by the Council’s Conservation Team,
sets out the Council’s strategy for tackling heritage ‘at risk’ going forward. It also gives
examples of where the various techniques employed in the past have resulted in
improvements to some of the more important heritage assets across Bassetlaw.
I am delighted to endorse this strategy, which is aimed at everyone who is concerned with the
historic environment – whether local residents, building owners, developers, external
organisations, councillors and officers. This strategy will help the Council to achieve its
regeneration objectives and conserve those important historic buildings which contribute so
much to our wonderful District and our quality of life.
Councillor John Shephard
Bassetlaw District Council, Heritage Champion
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Contents
Section Page
1. INTRODUCTION 05
2. WHAT IS HERITAGE ‘AT RISK’? 05
3. WHY DOES HERITAGE BECOME ‘AT RISK’? 06
4. LEGAL POWERS 06
5. A STRATEGY FOR BASSETLAW 11
6. UPDATED HERITAGE AT RISK REGISTER – JULY 2020 15
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1. Introduction
Bassetlaw District has a rich and varied built heritage with over 1000 buildings, structures and
monuments that are regarded to be of national significance, these are designated as either
Listed Buildings or Scheduled Ancient Monuments. In addition, Bassetlaw has many areas
that are of special architectural or historic interest designated as Conservation Areas, together
with 4 historic parks and gardens on the national register. There are also a range of buildings
and sites of local interest referred to as non-designated heritage assets, including both local
interest buildings and unregistered park & gardens. Together these are collectively known as
Heritage Assets.
The majority of the District’s built heritage is in good condition, being occupied and well
maintained. However, there are a number of Listed Buildings that have fallen into disuse and
disrepair. Further, several Conservation Areas have buildings and sites in a poor condition or
appearance that affects their character. These structures and sites are commonly referred to
as heritage ‘at risk’ (HaR). Heritage ‘at risk’ within the district is monitored by Bassetlaw District
Council, Nottinghamshire County Council and Historic England. Historic England monitor
Scheduled Monuments, Grade I and Grade II* Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas at
risk, while Bassetlaw District Council monitor these and also Grade II Listed Buildings.
Heritage at Risk registers are published by Historic England, Nottinghamshire County Council
and Bassetlaw District Council and are available on the website of each organisation.
This Heritage at Risk Strategy for Bassetlaw sets out the Council’s approach to dealing with
those heritage assets at risk identified on all the Heritage at Risk Registers. The forthcoming
2020 Bassetlaw Heritage at Risk Register is discussed in section 5 of this report.
2. What is heritage ‘at risk’?
The term ‘Heritage at Risk’ refers to a designated building or site that is suffering from neglect
and decay. These structures/sites are usually vacant, under used and/or decayed. In
Bassetlaw, ‘at risk’ sites include:
Listed Buildings and structures Conservation Areas;
(including places of worship); Registered parks and gardens.
Archaeological sites;
Heritage assets at risk are assessed in accordance with nationally set criteria produced by
Historic England. This ensures continuity between the national and local registers. When
assessing a heritage asset, consideration is given to the level of risk to the structure, looking
at its external appearance, occupancy and vulnerability. The categories range from A - in very
poor condition, to F - repairs in progress. The risk scale is as follows:
Category A: Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; no solution agreed.
Category B: Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; solution agreed,
not yet implemented.
Category C: Slow decay; no solution agreed.
Category D: Slow decay; solution agreed but not yet implemented.
Category E: Under repair or in fair to good repair, but no user identified; or under threat of
vacancy with no obvious new user (applicable only to buildings capable of
beneficial use).
Category F: Repair scheme in progress and (where applicable) end use or user identified;
functionally redundant buildings with new use agreed but not yet implemented.
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The risk levels previous used by the Council, including in the 2012 survey, were using the
scale of 1, 1A, 2, 3, 3A, 4, 4A, 5, 5A and 6 (with 1 being the most severe and 5/6 being not ‘at
risk’, at ‘A’ referring to buildings which cannot be occupied). That scale was consistent with
Historic England (was English Heritage) guidance at that time. However, now the scale A-F is
used by Historic England and so for consistency has been adopted by the Council. For
comparison, categories A and B are broadly equivalent to 1 and 2, categories C and D are
equivalent to 3 and 4, and categories E & F are equivalent to 5 and 6, although with some
overlap.
Dependent on the nature of the risk, a heritage asset will remain on the register until:
a) all repairs are completed;
b) the heritage asset is wind and water tight;
c) the heritage asset is free from structural damage; or
d) the heritage asset is occupied.
Heritage assets will often move between categories, according to the work undertaken, yet
remain on the register.
In certain instances, for example Scheduled Ancient Monuments or ruinous Listed Buildings,
the above requirements may not always be appropriate. In these exceptional cases, the
heritage asset will only be removed once consolidation works have been completed and a
‘managed decline’ approach agreed between the owner(s), the Council and in some cases
Historic England.
3. Why does heritage become ‘at risk’?
Buildings and sites may become at risk for a number of reasons. Some of these may include:
An owner that is not fully aware of the heritage significance of their building or site, or
that it is legally protected;
An absent owner who is not aware of the condition of their property;
The cost of repair works being prohibitive;
A lack of understanding of basic maintenance,;
Vacancy through death, inability to sell, or inability to identify a viable use;
An owner that simply does not care.
4. What legal powers are available to the Council?
Legislation recognises that there will be times where the District Council will need to intervene
in order to ensure that a building or site is preserved for future generations. Intervention may
be in the form of planning enforcement action, grants and loans, or assistance through the
Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). These different tools are discussed below:
Enforcement:
a) Urgent Works Notice
Section 54 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, hereafter
referred to as ‘The Act’, enables local authorities to execute any works which appear to them
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to be urgently necessary for the preservation of a Listed Building in their area. If the building
is occupied, the works may be carried out only to those parts not in use.
The use of Urgent Works Notices should be restricted to emergency repairs to keep a building
wind and weatherproof and safe from collapse, or action to prevent vandalism or theft. The
steps taken should be the minimum consistent with achieving this objective, and should not
involve an owner at great expense.
The first step of the Urgent Works Notice process is to establish who own the building/site in
question and who may have an interest in the land, so that correspondence, and if necessary
notices, may be served appropriately to the correct people. This may be done using one of
the following methods:
Land Registry
Information on ownership and those with an interest such as a lessee on a full repairing
lease will be a matter of public record. Details can found at the land Registry records
post April 2000 also indicate purchase price paid for a property.
Requisition for information.
A requisition for information Notice under section 330 of the 1990 Planning Act may
be issued to establish the ownership of and those with an interest in the building and
or land and where this is not known or cannot be found. An answer must be given
within 21 days, it being a criminal offence not to answer.
Company searches
These can also be carried out by searching the companies’ house website.
Once ownership is established, initial contact is made with the owners, normally in writing. If,
following this initial correspondence, the owners are unwilling to undertake the urgent works
required, then warning letters will be sent. These warning letters should include:
Details of a date/time for the owners to afford access to the property for the Council’s
Conservation Officers (in addition to other relevant officers such as from Development
Team, Planning Enforcement, Building Control or Environmental Health, as required),
to enable a visual survey of the building. Access for the Council is allowed under
section 88 of the 1990 Act;
Following the survey, a draft schedule of works, setting out the works required to
safeguard the building, will be provided in writing to the owners;
The warning letters should also include the minimum permanent costs required to
achieve the security, structural safety and protection from the weather of the building,
as necessary;
A site meeting with the owner to discuss the works outlined and potential alternative
methods to achieve the works is usually arranged;
Timescales for this work to be undertaken and set out in a warning letter.
If the works are not undertaken, the Council reserves the right to gain access and to
have the work done and recharged back to the owner.
Once an Urgent Works Notice is issued, this becomes a charge upon the property, so is
identified during a Land Charges search should the property be sold on.
An owner is given at least seven days’ written notice of the intention to carry out works – the
Urgent Works Notice that is served upon an owner must describe the proposed works and
costs. If the works are not carried out by the owner, the local authority can then carry out the
works and recover the cost of the works from the owner under Section 55 of the Act. A charge
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may be put on the property, so that should the owner try to sell the building in a poor condition,
this would be flagged up to a potential buyer. This is to encourage works to be undertaken
more immediately.
The Secretary of State may direct, under Section 76, that section 54 of the Act can apply to
an unlisted building in a Conservation Area where it appears to him/her that its preservation
is important for maintaining the character or appearance of the Conservation Area. The same
procedure under Section 54 of ‘The Act’ can then be followed and an Urgent Works Notice
served as appropriate.
An Urgent Works Notice may not be used in relation to the following:
an ecclesiastical building which is for the time being used for ecclesiastical purposes,
any building which is a scheduled monument;
Crown land, except on a non-Crown interest in the land;
any Listed Building which is occupied (note that where the building is occupied in part,
the powers may be used in relation to those parts which are not in use).
In relation to a Listed Building, or a building within its curtilage that is protected by virtue of
curtilage association, the need for urgent works does not exclude the requirement to obtain
Listed Building Consent should the work affect the special interest of the Listed Building.
However, the Council will manage each case on its merits where emergency works are
required.
b) Repairs Notice (leading to Compulsory Purchase)
Section 48 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 enables local
authorities to serve a Repairs Notice on the owner of a Listed Building, specifying those works
which it considers reasonably necessary for the proper preservation of the building.
If it appears to the local authority that reasonable steps are not being taken for its proper
preservation, then, after a period of at least two months has passed since the Notice was
served, the local authority can begin compulsory purchase proceedings under Section 47 of
the Act. A Compulsory Purchase Order requires the Secretary of State’s confirmation. If a
repairs Notice has been served and subsequently a building is demolished, the Authority may
compulsorily acquire the site in cases where the secretary of State would have confirmed
Compulsory Purchase prior to demolition.
Section 52 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 enables local
authorities to acquire by agreement any building appearing to them to be of special
architectural or historic interest, and any land necessary for its preservation.
c) Amenity Notice
Section 215 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 enables local authorities to serve
Amenity Notices on the owner and occupier of land (including buildings or open spaces),
whether vacant or occupied, whose condition is adversely affecting the amenity of an area.
‘Amenity’ is defined on the Government’s Planning Portal website as “A positive element or
elements that contribute to the overall character or enjoyment of an area. For example, open
land, trees, historic buildings and the inter-relationship between them, or less tangible factors
such as tranquillity.”
Amenity notices are particularly useful within a Conservation Area, as they are quicker to carry
out compared to other notices. The amenity notice must specify the works necessary to
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remedy the condition of the land, together with a period (of not less than 28 days) after which
the notice comes into effect. Subject to the owner’s right of appeal, the local authority is entitled
to carry out the works in default if the owner fails to comply with the notice. The local authority
can also prosecute the owner for noncompliance.
d) Enforced Sale
Under certain circumstances the Law of Property Act 1925 allows a local authority with a debt
on a vacant property to register the debt as a charge registered in Part 2 of the Local Land
Charges Register. The local authority then has all the powers and remedies available to a
mortgagee under the Law of Property Act 1925, which would include a power to force the sale
of the property to recover the debt.
The main benefit of enforcing a sale is that the authority does not own the property during the
procedure. In addition, it does not incur compensation payments to the owner.
e) Dangerous buildings and structures
Local planning authorities have powers under the Building Act 1984 to take action regarding
buildings in a dangerous or ruinous state. Before taking any steps under section 77 and 79 of
the Building Act 1984, a local planning authority is required by section 56 of the Planning
(Listed Buildings & Conservation Areas) Act 1990 to consider whether they should instead use
an Urgent Works Notice or a Repairs Notice. The main powers under the 1984 Act are:
Section 77 of the Building Act 1984 – This enables local authorities to apply to a
magistrates’ court for a Dangerous Structures Order, requiring the owner to make a
building safe, or to demolish it;
Section 78 of the Building Act 1984 – This relates to Emergency Measures. If it appears
to a local authority that (a) A building or structure, or part of a building or structure, is
in such a state, or is used to carry such loads as to be dangerous; and (b) Immediate
action should be taken to remove the danger; they may take such steps as may be
necessary.
Section 79 of the Building Act 1984 – This relates to ruinous and dilapidated buildings
and neglected sites. It can be used by a local authority where a building or structure
is, by reason of its ruinous or dilapidated condition, seriously detrimental to the
amenities of the neighbourhood. Section 79 requires the local authority to serve a
Notice on the owner requiring the owner to execute such works of repair or restoration
as may be necessary in the interests of amenity.
f) Works to prevent unauthorised entry or danger to public health
Section 29 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 (‘the 1982 Act’)
enables local authorities to undertake works to an unoccupied structure or building or one
whose owner is temporarily absent, to prevent unauthorised entry or prevent it becoming a
danger to public health. Before undertaking any works, the local authority must serve a Notice
on each owner or occupier of the building or structure notifying them that they propose to
undertake the works under section 29(6) of the 1982 Act.
Detailed information about the enforcement powers outlined above can be found in Historic
England’s guide entitled ‘Stopping the Rot’ and the relevant Acts mentioned.
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Grants and/or Loans
Section 57 (1) of the Planning (Listed Buildings & Conservation Areas) Act 1990 allows grants
or loans to be made at the discretion of the Local Authority (subject to available resources)
towards the expenses incurred in the repair or maintenance of a Listed Building or other
building of architectural or historic interest (i.e. positive buildings within a Conservation Area
or non-designated heritage assets). Loans may be made without prejudice to the Local
Authority, including for a term that the loan shall be free of interest.
Section 79 (1) of the 1990 Act relates to town schemes and allows a local authority to enter in
to a partnership with Historic England, whereby they identify a group of buildings in a
Conservation Area that would benefit from a programme of repairs and enhancement works.
Section 80 allows Historic England to make grants or loans towards the cost of such works
under the these powers, subject to any terms of interest and repayment as appropriate.
The Council will continue to operate and seek further funding when opportunities arise and as
and when resources allow. The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Historic England support
schemes within Conservation Areas that encourage the repair and reinstatement of historic
building features, their conversion and their re-use. In some instances, public realm works
may also be applied for to enhance historic areas and as part of a more comprehensive
scheme of regeneration.
Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)
Where owners are liable to pay CIL for a building which is considered to be ‘at risk’ (as
identified on the ‘at risk’ registers of either the Council or Historic England), an application may
be made to the Council for a reimbursement of chargeable CIL, once planning permission is
granted (for a scheme that would restore the building and bring it back into economic use).
This is provided that a conservation deficit is established through the planning process. The
relevant form is available on the Councils website.
Any CIL chargeable amount that has been paid can then be reclaimed following satisfactory
completion of the work, subject to the rules of the scheme and at the discretion of the Council.
The amount of CIL money invested into these buildings would be up to 70% or 80% of
whatever the CIL charge would be for the development that has gained planning permission.
The percentage is dependent on whether the location of the building has an adopted
Neighbourhood Plan (75%) or not (85%), both minus a 5% administration charge. Further
details are available on the Planning Services section of the Council’s website.
105. A strategy for Bassetlaw
Bassetlaw District Council understands that there are multiple approaches to tackling heritage
‘at risk’. It is also necessary to understand the reasons and circumstances for why the building
or site has become ‘at risk’. Bassetlaw believes that it is important to prevent buildings or sites
becoming at risk in the first place, as well as dealing with those that already are. This strategy
is therefore focused on 3 key themes:
A. Awareness
B. Prevent
C. Resolve.
A. Awareness
Ensuring that the wider community are aware of heritage ‘at risk’ in the District is more likely
to lead to preventative measures to ensure buildings do not become at risk and action with
those that already are. This may be through a better understanding of the importance of our
heritage and the ways it becomes at risk, help and advice and greater public pressure that
focusses the attention of ‘buildings at risk’ owners. Raising awareness is a simple proactive
measure that can be undertaken in a number of ways including:
a) Updating and publishing the Heritage at Risk Registers
Historic England update the national Heritage at Risk Register yearly. This relates to grade I
and II* Listed Buildings, Scheduled Ancient Monuments and Conservation Areas only.
The Council’s heritage at risk register focuses primarily on grade II Listed Buildings, but also
includes reference to those on the national list. This will ensure that a comprehensive register
is provided for monitoring purposes and that it is consistent with the information on the national
register. The Council’s Conservation Team will aim to update the District Register every 5
years1, in order to monitor the condition of heritage assets effectively and take action where
appropriate.
In later 2020/2021, a full District-wide survey of all Listed Buildings (totalling over 1000)
will be carried out. This will be done with assistance from Nottinghamshire County
Council’s Heritage Team and also volunteers from the local universities. Once this full
survey has been carried out, the results will be set out in a new Heritage at Risk
Register, to be brought to the Council’s Cabinet for approval before it is published.
In the meantime, this Bassetlaw Heritage at Risk Register Update primarily focuses on
grade II Listed Buildings, but also includes details of grade I & II* Listed Buildings,
Scheduled Ancient Monuments, Conservation Areas and Registered Park & Gardens
considered to be ‘at risk’.
b) Ensuring elected members are aware
Ensuring that Councillors are kept updated on heritage ‘at risk’ issues in the District raises the
profile of the issue politically and ensures that Councillors are fully informed about heritage
issues that affect their constituents.
c) Press Releases
Through the Council’s Communications Team, the Council will ensure that press releases are
issued when the Register is updated and when the Council undertakes any activity relating to
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Subject to department resources.
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confidentialities.
d) Contacting owners
Contacting the owners of buildings/sites on the Register, or of problem buildings/sites within
a Conservation Area ‘at risk’, is the first stage of understanding the reasons why it is ‘at risk’.
It also provides the Council with the opportunity to bring the issue to their attention and offer
advice at an early stage.
e) Education and Listed Building owners events
Increasing the knowledge of historic building owners, especially through providing information
and training events free of charge, is an important part of raising awareness amongst those
property owners. The aim is to provide free knowledge and training, helping owners to
understand their legal responsibilities for the buildings that they own, to share knowledge and
good-practice gained from elsewhere, and to engender a positive approach to tackling
heritage assets which are ‘at risk’.
The Council’s Conservation Team are constantly creating and updating written advice (kept
on the ‘Conservation and Heritage’ section of the Council’s website) on different aspects of
historic building care. This website also has links to guidance from other agencies, such as
Historic England or the Institute of Historic Building Conservation.
We will also, from time to time, hold events (or take part in events run by outside agencies
such as Historic England or the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings) which are
geared towards increasingly the knowledge of owners and users of heritage assets.
f) Contacting the Police and statutory authorities
The Council will continue to have regular contact with the police/neighbourhood wardens and
fire service authorities to share information and tackle heritage crime and heritage ‘at risk’.
This can often lead to the Council taking enforcement action, such as the securing of an empty
property.
g) Social media
The Council’s website, Facebook and Twitter pages are effective ways of raising awareness
of heritage ‘at risk’, allowing information to be easily shared around the District.
h) Character appraisal and thematic surveys
The Council carries out surveys and appraisals of various types of heritage assets, the most
noteworthy being Conservation Area Appraisals. These can identify those buildings and sites
which are in need of repairs or enhancement. Sites identified can then be tackled using the
various measures discussed in section 4 of this document.
B. Prevent
Heritage policy and planning decision-making
Heritage policies are being devised for the emerging new local plan, and in certain
Neighbourhood Plans, that support the viable new use of buildings at risk. Temporary uses
that conserve significance of heritage assets at risk are encouraged to help reduce vacancy
for long periods and reduce the likelihood of anti- social behaviour and neglect.
Grant funding and loans
There are a number of different grants or loans towards repairs that can be applied for as and
when appropriate. Funding will be applied for under the relevant sections of the Act to relevant
12organisations depending upon the resources of the Council available at the time in respect of
historic areas at risk and where a number of traditional buildings including listed Buildings at
Risk are in need of restoration. National Lottery Heritage Fund and Historic England backed
schemes administered by the Council typically run for a period of three to five years.
Owners of Grade 1 or II* listed Buildings at Risk that appear on the National Buildings at Risk
Register may apply directly to Historic England for a loan.
Building Preservation Trusts
Where a building owner is economically unable to undertake repairs, other options may be
discussed and followed. Building Preservation Trusts (BPT) are charitable ‘not for profit’
bodies established to gain ownership of a building ‘at risk’ and invest in it using funding
drawdown through grants from other charitable organisations such as the Architectural
Heritage Fund. They focus on repairs and bringing building ‘at risk’ back in to use. A Trust
may later decide to sell the building on and use the funds to acquire another building in similar
circumstances. Owners will be made aware of local Building Preservation Trusts operating in
the area such as The Nottinghamshire Building Preservation Trust.
Maintenance
Undertaking like for like repairs to a Listed Building ‘at risk’, where their special architectural
and historic interest remains unaffected, does not normally require Listed Building Consent.
Carrying out regular maintenance and small-scale repairs can significantly reduce costs of
repairs if otherwise ignored or left for the long-term. The Institute of Historic Building
Conservation has produced a guidance note in relation to building repairs entitled ‘A Stitch In
Time’ (see the IHBC website: http://www.ihbc.org.uk/). Historic England also provide a range
of advice on historic building repairs (see https://historicengland.org.uk/advice/your-home/).
It is imperative that professional and appropriate advice is sought before works are carried
out, to ensure that the repairs undertaken are authentic and appropriate to safeguard the
future of the building and its historic fabric. Owners are encouraged to contact the Council’s
Conservation Team, especially where Listed Buildings are concerned. Often simple tasks
such as ensuring gutters are cleaned out regularly, roof tiles are replaced where missing or
slipped, and timber windows and doors are painted and repaired regularly, can help stave off
more significant repairs later on.
Where owners are unwilling to make essential repairs, the Council will, as a last resort, use
legislation to serve Urgent Works Notices or Repairs Notices, under the 1990 Act, to save a
Listed Building from further decay or structural collapse. This might include requiring steps to
provide temporary supports to the structure or to make it weather-tight. However, owners will
be encouraged discuss maintenance issues with the Council and to undertake repairs as early
as possible.
C. Resolve
Once the Heritage at Risk Register is published, in late-2020 or 2021, it will provide the
framework to tackle those buildings and sites that appear on it. Officers will monitor actions
taken in the case of each building or site/area going forward. The process going forward will
include:
Each heritage asset at risk will be assigned a case officer to deal directly with the owner
and or agent;
Letters will be sent to the owner and or agent to highlight the inclusion of their building
on the ‘at risk’ register;
13 Following a site visit, improvements will be sought, in writing, within a specified
timescale. A schedule of works will be included. A photographic and/or measured
survey record of the building, together with a written account, will be undertaken during
the site visit. Historic England may be notified in urgent cases relating to grade I and
II* Listed Buildings;
Statutory powers, as discussed on pages 2-5 of this document, will be utilised where
works are not undertaken;
Owners will be required to make a building/site safe and inaccessible, with
window/door boards/shutters, temporary fencing and warning signs, if a building/site
is considered dangerous;
Category A and B heritage assets will be targeted as a priority and according to their
significance;
Grade I or II* listed places of worship will be prioritised. Negotiations will normally
include officers from Historic England;
Grants for the repair of heritage assets ‘at risk’ will be offered where possible.
Temporary urgent works, under Section 54 of the 1990 Act, will safeguard a building ‘at risk’
in the short term. However, the Council is particularly keen on encouraging sustainable uses
that ensure the preservation of a building in the long term. Where works are encouraged for
conversion or re-use, advice will be given to owners that leads to the optimum viable use that
is consistent with its conservation. Such schemes can be a daunting task and support will be
provided to help owners through the planning process.
The Council supports the appropriate and viable re-use of a Listed Building ‘at risk’ where it
has been vacant for a number of years and despite marketing, remains in a poor condition. In
certain cases, where a new use is proposed and that is CIL chargeable, owners can reclaim
a large proportion of the CIL charge where the building is identified as being ‘at risk’. This will
help reduce any conservation deficit where the cost of repairs is greater than the end value,
once repaired to make re-use more viable.
Conservation Areas are subject to constant change. Conservation Area appraisals help
identify those buildings and sites which require improvements or would benefit from
enhancement. Key sites within Conservation Areas which are of a deteriorating appearance
can normally be tackled using Section 215 powers where appropriate.
Flexibility and Management
A vacant Listed Building can become ‘at risk’ at any moment as a result of unforeseen
circumstances such as subsidence, poor weather, fire or vandalism. It is important to be able
to react quickly to safeguard a building when this happens. Public safety is paramount.
The Council’s strategy for cases where a building or structure suddenly becomes ‘at risk’ is to
act proactively, using the various powers it has available, to assess the building and take the
required action. This may include using external expertise, such as the Council’s Building
Control Team or private Structural Engineers. Such buildings will be deemed to be included
on the register, until it is no longer considered ‘at risk’. Where this occurs the council may
consider the asset eligible for CIL reimbursement. However, cases of deliberate sabotage will
not qualify for CIL reimbursement and the Police will be notified.
Watching brief and Monitoring
The Heritage at Risk Register will be updated every five years following a resurvey, subject to
available resources. Historic England are notified annually of progress in relation to ‘at risk’
grade I and II* Listed Buildings, Scheduled Ancient Monuments, Conservation Areas and
Grade I and II* Registered Parks and Gardens.
146. Updated Heritage at Risk Register – July 2020
This section provides a brief update on those buildings and sites which were included on the
2012 Bassetlaw Buildings at Risk Register. New additions since that time are not included
below, nor are grade I and II* Listed Buildings, but will all be included in the full district-wide
survey to be carried out later in 2020 or 2021.
2012 Name: Settlement: HE Ref: 2012 Risk Level 2020 Risk Level
BaR No.
01 Pigeoncote, Pear Tree Beckingham 1370368 4 (Vulnerable) C
Farm
02 Memorial to Joseph Blyth 1273833 3A (At Risk) C
Dymond
03 Gateway to Blyth Hall Blyth 1238970 3A (At Risk) C
04 Milestone on Sheffield Blyth 1239142 3A (At Risk) C
Road
05 Road bridge, Meadow Bothamsall 1391658 3A (At Risk) Not At Risk
Lane
06 Lavin’s Cottage Carlton in 1206347 3 (At Risk) F
Lindrick
07 Barns at North House Carlton in 1280211 3 (At Risk) F
Lindrick
08 Wigthorpe House Carlton in 1206458 1 (Extreme Risk) F
Lindrick
09 Wall at Manor Farm Church 1276573 4A (Vulnerable) Not At Risk
Laneham
10 Pair of Chest Tombs Clarborough 1045692 1A (Extreme Risk) A
11 Font at Church Cottam 1370089 3A (At Risk) C
12 Iron Railings to Dam at Cuckney 1045714 3A (At Risk) D
Cuckney School
13 3 Chest Tombs at Church Darlton 1045727 3A (At Risk) C
14 Gatehouse Lodges & Drakeholes 1045046 3 (At Risk) Not At Risk
Gate Piers
15 3 Headstones at Church Dunham on 1289459 3A (At Risk) C
Trent
16 North Gateway at Church Dunham on 1045729 4A (Vulnerable) C
Trent
17 West Gateway at Church Dunham on 1212606 3A (At Risk) C
Trent
18 Former Rectory East Markham 1223688 3 (At Risk) C
19 Eaton Hall Eaton 1267102 5 (Vulnerable) Not At Risk
20 Bramcote School Gamston 1223924 4 (Vulnerable) Not At Risk
21 Pigeoncote at Church Gringley on the 1156629 3 (At Risk) C
Farm Hill
22 Almshouses Grove 1212418 1 (Extreme Risk) A
23 Cartshed, Warrener’s Holbeck 1267526 1 (Extreme Risk) Not At Risk
Farm
24 Barns at Woodhouse Hall Holbeck 1223946 1 (Extreme Risk) C
25 Canopy to Former Petrol Markham Moor 1402678 4 (Vulnerable) Not At Risk
Station
26 Cartshed, Mattersey Hill Mattersey 1273784 3 (At Risk) Not At Risk
Farm
27 Wall at Northfield House Misson 1045074 5 (Vulnerable) Not At Risk
28 Misterton Station House Misterton 1045077 3 (At Risk) C
29 7 Gringley Road Misterton 1045078 3 (At Risk) C
30 Haxey Gate Bridge Misterton 1302728 3A (At Risk) Not At Risk
31 Access Bridge, Pumping Misterton 1045082 3A (At Risk) Not At Risk
Station
32 Langwith Mill House Nether Langwith 1224043 1 (Extreme Risk) A
33 Ragnall Hall Ragnall 1276446 3 (At Risk) C
34 Barn at Ragnall Stables Ragnall 1233877 3 (At Risk) A
35 26 & 28 Grove Street Retford 1045178 1 (Extreme Risk) Not At Risk
36 King Edward VII School Retford 1045184 3 (At Risk) Not At Risk
1537 Church of St Alban Retford 1391188 1 (Extreme Risk) B
38 23 & 24 The Square Retford 1045150 4 (Vulnerable) Not At Risk
39 Stables to West Retford Retford 1179117 3 (At Risk) D
Hall
40 Ice House at Rockley Rockley 1224429 3A (At Risk) C
House
41 Garden Seat at Serlby Serlby 1273915 1A (Extreme Risk) A
Park
42 Tennis Pavilion, Serlby Serlby 1370366 1 (Extreme Risk) A
Hall
43 Ha-ha at Shireoaks Hall Shireoaks 1370409 3A (At Risk) C
44 Yews Farmhouse Styrrup 1266718 5 (Vulnerable) Not At Risk
45 Stable Block at The Torworth 1222617 3 (At Risk) C
Mantles
46 Pigeoncote, Brookside Treswell 1233883 3 (At Risk) C
Farm
47 Castle Garden at Wallingwells 1224552 1A (Extreme Risk) A
Wallingwells Hall
48 Walled Garden at Wallingwells 1266865 3A (At Risk) C
Wallingwells Hall
49 Camelia House Welbeck 1224847 1 (Extreme Risk) A
50 Ice House at Wiseton Wiseton 1045051 1A (Extreme Risk) A
Hall
51 Lady’s Bridge Wiseton 1156858 3A (At Risk) C
52 93 Bridge Street Worksop 1156199 5 (Vulnerable) Not At Risk
53 106-110 Bridge Street Worksop 1156225 3 (At Risk) D
54 124 Bridge Street Worksop 1045064 3 (At Risk) C
55 Old Toll Bar Lodge Worksop 1156540 3 (At Risk) C
56 Bracebridge Pumping Worksop 1370404 4 (Vulnerable) C
Station
57 Barn and Stable at Lodge Worksop 1156602 3 (At Risk) C
Farm
58 Drive Wall, Worksop Worksop 1156628 3A (At Risk) Not At Risk
Manor
59 196-198 Newcastle Worksop 1370074 1 (Extreme Risk) A
Avenue
60 Ice House, Gateford Worksop 1156569 3A (At Risk) C
Farmhouse
61 The French Horn Hotel Worksop 1392412 4 (Vulnerable) F
62 Telephone Exchange Worksop 1359555 4 (Vulnerable) D
63 Quorn House, 50 Watson Worksop 1045772 4 (Vulnerable) D
Road
Buildings/structures added to the register since 2012:
64 The Chestnuts, Low Beckingham 1045089 New entry F
Street
65 Church of Holy Trinity Cottam 1212380 New entry C
66 Lychgate & Walls at Darlton 1045726 New entry C
Church of St Giles
67 Cushpool House, East Markham 1223684 New entry C
Plantation Road
68 Grove War Memorial and Grove 1421788 New entry C
Steps, Main Street
69 Boat House, Serlby Park Serlby 1273928 New entry C
70 9 Market Place Retford 1370354 New entry C
71 Gothic Cottage, Little Retford 1045133 New entry E
Lane
72 Drakeholes Inn (White Drakeholes 1302662 New entry C
Swan)
Further details on the above 72 sites are provided on the following pages. Those
buildings/structures no longer considered ‘at risk’ are highlighted in blue.
16(01) Pigeoncote at Pear Tree Farm, Gainsborough Road, Beckingham
Grade: II
Last surveyed: 26th May 2020
HE Reference: 1370368
2012 risk level: 4 (Vulnerable)
2020 risk level: C (Slow decay, no solution agreed)
Ownership: Private
Occupancy: Partially occupied
Description: Pigeoncote, built circa 1796. Red brick with clay pantile roof. First floor and eaves bands,
stone lintels, cogged eaves and lintels, tumbled brick coped gables. 2 storeys, 3 bays. Central
close boarded stable door flanked by flat brick buttresses, rising almost to eaves, spanned by
cogged stone lintel. Above, 3 tiers of blocked brick pigeonholes and a further stone lintel.
Right and left gables also have 2 tiers of pigeonholes. At rear, single storey lean-to fodder
store. Designated: 23rd November 1984.
Reason(s) for Currently used for storage. Roof repaired and rear fodder store rebuilt 2005. Crack in masonry
'at risk' status: above lintel (at string course) of front doorway. Overall, structure is sound but in need of
repairs/maintenance.
(02) Memorial to Joseph Dymond, Church of St Mary & St Martin, Blyth
Grade: II
Last surveyed: 23rd March 2020
HE Reference: 1273833
2012 risk level: 3A (At Risk)
2020 risk level: C (Slow decay, no solution agreed)
Ownership: Private
Occupancy: Not applicable
Description: Memorial to Joseph Dymond. Late 18th century ashlar square plinth surmounted by obelisk,
damaged at the top, and inscribed "In Memory of Joseph Dymond ....". Designated: 27
November 1984.
Reason(s) for Large cracks, much worn stonework.
'at risk' status:
17(03) Gateway Formerly to Blyth Hall, Sheffield Road, Blyth
Grade: II
Last surveyed: 23rd March 2020
HE Reference: 1238970
2012 risk level: 3a (At Risk)
2020 risk level: C (Slow decay, no solution agreed)
Ownership: Unknown
Occupancy: Not applicable
Description: Gate piers, wall, gates and gate stones, c,1770. Ashlar and wrought iron. Rusticated and
coped wall, set on a plinth, having central double wrought iron gates with decorative wrought
iron overthrow and central bell over. The overthrow rests upon the wall. Flanking these gates
are single, damaged, rusticated piers, protruding from and rising above the wall. These have
a frieze decorated with paterae and a dentil cornice. Either side are single rusticated arches
supported on imposts with a single wrought iron gate under and at the outer edges single
rusticated piers terminating at the level of the wall. Designated: 30th November 1966.
Reason(s) for Stone damage around metal mounting joints; failure of cement repairs.
'at risk' status:
(04) Milestone on Sheffield Road, Blyth
Grade: II
Last surveyed: 23rd March 2020
HE Reference: 1239142
2012 risk level: 3A (At Risk)
2020 risk level: C (Slow decay, no solution agreed)
Ownership: Nottinghamshire County Council
Occupancy: Not applicable
Description: Milestone. Late 18th century. Ashlar. Triangular stone one metre high with inscriptions
"Barnby Moor.... Miles" and "Maltby .... Rotherham 13 Miles.". Designated: 27th November
1984.
Reason(s) for In poor condition, severely eroded. Likely affected by raising of surrounding tarmac surface.
'at risk' status:
18(05) – Road Bridge, Meadow Lane, Bothamsall
Grade: II
Last surveyed: 7th May 2020
HE Reference: 1391658
2012 risk level: 3A (At Risk)
2020 risk level: Not At Risk
Ownership: Private
Occupancy: Not applicable
Description: Bridge, circa 1800 with later repairs. Red brick with stone dressings. Two round arches with
a brick sill band, stone cutwaters, and stone parapet copings. Parapets slope down to end
piers with shaped caps. This well-detailed bridge carries the road over the River Meden and
appears on Sanderson's map, 1835. Designated: 28th April 2006.
Reason(s) no Repairs to parapet, vegetation removed, areas of masonry repaired. In good condition.
longer 'at risk':
(06) Lavin’s Cottage, Church Lane, Carlton in Lindrick
Grade: II
Last surveyed: 28th May 2020
HE Reference: 1206347
2012 risk level: 3 (At Risk)
2020 risk level: F (Repairs in progress, use agreed)
Ownership: Private
Occupancy: Partially occupied
Description: Located near the parish church, this former public house, built in the mid-18th century, is built
in coursed rubble with a pantile roof. Most of the openings are Yorkshire slider sash windows.
The rear gable contains three rows of pigeon holes. Designated: 12th April 1985.
Reason(s) for Works to convert to single dwelling almost completed. Roof repaired, bulging section of wall
'at risk' status: rebuilt, windows and doors repaired/replaced, stairs and floors repaired, cement pointing
raked out and walls repointed in lime, fallen chimney stack to front rebuilt.
19(07) Barns at North House Farm, The Green, Carlton in Lindrick
Grade: II
Last surveyed: 28th May 2020
HE Reference: 1280211
2012 risk level: 3 (At Risk)
2020 risk level: F (Repairs in progress, use agreed)
Ownership: Private
Occupancy: Partially occupied
Description: Late 18th/early 19th century agricultural buildings. Dressed coursed rubble, pantile roofs,
stone coping. Main barn has blocked carriage opening. Range has numerous timber
slatted/glazing bar windows, with several timber slatted doors, the majority of which are under
segmental arches. Designated: 12th April 1985.
Reason(s) for Works to convert barn range into dwellings are well progressed. Windows and doors not yet
'at risk' status: installed, but roof repaired, structural repairs carried out and masonry repointed.
(08) Wigthorpe House, Carlton Road, Wigthorpe, Carlton in Lindrick
Grade: II
Last surveyed: 28th May 2020
HE Reference: 1206458
2012 risk level: 1 (Extreme Risk)
2020 risk level: F (Repairs in progress, use agreed)
Ownership: Private
Occupancy: Partially occupied
Description: Mid-18th century house with 19th century extensions, making it an L-plan. Built of dressed
coursed rubble with some rendering and slate roof. In the centre is an ashlar two storey bay
window and a conservatory/greenhouse on the eastern end. Behind is a row of outbuildings.
Designated: 30th November 1966.
Reason(s) for Works to restore house and barns almost completed. Roofs repaired and re-tiled/re-slated,
'at risk' status: bay window on south elevation rebuilt, cement render and pointing replaced with lime render
and pointing, floors repaired, staircases repaired, chimneys repaired, boundary walls and ice
house feature restored. In good condition.
20(09) Wall at Manor Farm, Church Laneham
Grade: II
Last surveyed: 26th May 2020
HE Reference: 1276573
2012 risk level: 4A (Vulnerable)
2020 risk level: Not At Risk
Ownership: Private
Occupancy: Not applicable
Description: Farmhouse and attached wall. Early 19th century. Low red brick wall with ashlar coping
surmounted by iron railings with decorative finials. This extends 4 metres west and then 44
metres north, broken by a small gateway with a pair of decorative iron piers and a similar
gate. Designated: 12 July 1985.
Reason(s) for Listed Building Consent approved for repairs in 2019 (ref: 19/00541/LBA) and works
'at risk' status: completed early-2020. In good condition.
(10) Pair of Chest Tombs, Church of St John the Baptist, Clarborough
Grade: II
Last surveyed: 12th February 2018
HE Reference: 1045692
2012 risk level: 1A (Extreme Risk)
2020 risk level: A (Immediate risk, no solution
agreed)
Ownership: Private
Occupancy: Not applicable
Description: Pair of chest tombs. Mid-19th century. Ashlar, with ashlar base and iron railings. Square plan.
Reason(s) for No change from 2012 survey. Structural failure, decay, and material loss to ornate railings.
'at risk' status: Loose railings and cresting material amongst foliage and rested on tombs. Erosion to stone
work and vegetation growing through fabric. Structural survey and work schedule carried out
by Skillingtons in January 2020.
21(11) Font at Holy Trinity Church, Cottam
Grade: II
Last surveyed: 28th May 2020
HE Reference: 1370089
2012 risk level: 3A (At Risk)
2020 risk level: Not At Risk
Ownership: Private
Occupancy: Not applicable
Description: Font half a metre east of south porch at Church of Holy Trinity. Font bowl. 14th century. Ashlar,
octagonal. Carried on octagonal stem, with base inscribed 'Ancient font presented to Church
by Archbishop .....', '1918', and with Vicar and Churchwardens' names. Designated: 4th
December 1985.
Reason(s) for Removed from its base (which sits adjacent), although no cracks or damage. In good
'at risk' status: condition.
(12) Iron Railings to Dam at Cuckney School, Cuckney
Grade: II
Last surveyed: 8th March 2018
HE Reference: 1045714
2012 risk level: 3A (At Risk)
2020 risk level: D (Slow decay, solution agreed)
Ownership: Private
Occupancy: Educational use
Description: Dam, consisting of sluice gates, walls, boat house and railings. 18th century, altered late
1872. Dressed coursed rubble, ashlar, iron and red brick. Ashlar and dressed coursed rubble
wall extending 170 metres around the south, east and north sides of the mill pond.
Terminating at the south in a red brick boat house. 4 sets of sluice gates to the east and west.
The machinery inscribed "Kirkland Engineer Mansfield 1872". Iron railings extend
intermittently around the east and south sides, these are decorated with alternate spikes and
fleuron. Designated: 12th April 1985.
Reason(s) for Repairs carried out. However, sections of railings still considered to be in poor condition and
'at risk' status: ironwork is corroding with missing finials.
22(13) 3 Chest Tombs at Church, Darlton
Grade: II
Last surveyed: 12th June 2019
HE Reference: 1045727
2012 risk level: 3A (At Risk)
2020 risk level: C (Slow decay, no solution agreed)
Ownership: Private
Occupancy: Not applicable
Description: 3 chest tombs. 3 metres east of the chancel, early to mid-19th century. 3 ashlar chest tombs
enclosed within a rectangular iron compound. The northern most tomb to Mary is coffin
shaped and is dated 1818, the central rectangular tomb to Mary Ann Newstead is dated 1845
and the similar southernmost tomb to Thomas Newstead is dated 1842. All are decorated
with stylised crosses. Enclosing the tombs are decorative iron railings set upon a chamfered
ashlar base. At each corner is a hollow iron pier decorated with blind and open tracery.
Designated: 12th July 1985.
Reason(s) for Railings split, ironwork is corroding and finials lying on the ground. Ivy growth on tombs.
'at risk' status:
(14) Gatehouse Lodges & Gate Piers, Drakeholes
Grade: II
Last surveyed: 15th November 2019
HE Reference: 1045046
2012 risk level: 3 (At Risk)
2020 risk level: Not At Risk
Ownership: Private
Occupancy: Residential (ancillary)
Description: Pair of lodges, early 19th century. Brick rendered, pyramidal slate roofs, single side wall
stacks. Stone dressings, deep moulded eaves. Openings flanked by pilasters; matching
corner pilasters. Square plan one storey one bay. Street front has single central glazing bar
sash; gateway front has central 6 panelled door with rectangular overlight. East front has 3
bay round arched arcade with rendered square piers on stone plinths. Designated: 13th April
1977.
Reason(s) no Repairs completed in 2013, well maintained. In good condition.
longer 'at risk':
23(15) 3 Headstones at Church, Dunham on Trent
Grade: II
Last surveyed: 12th February 2018
HE Reference: 1289459
2012 risk level: 3A (At Risk)
2020 risk level: C (Slow decay, no solution agreed)
Ownership: Private
Occupancy: Not applicable
Description: Group of 3 headstones. Dated 1729, 1738 and 1731. Ashlar. Arched, rectangular headstone
inscribed "Here lieth the body of Mary B....oll who departed this life March 7 1729 aged 60
years". To the right is a decorative arched rectangular headstone with decorative incised lines
under the arch and inscribed "Here lieth the body of Robert the son of John and Mary Wills
who departed this life February the 19 1738 aged 10 years". 2 metres to the right is the third
arched rectangular headstone with inscription "Here lieth the body of Mary the wife of John
Bacon who departed this life M.... 2. In the year of our Lord 1731.". Designated: 12th July
1985.
Reason(s) for Very eroded, inscriptions difficult to read. Lichen and greenery evident.
'at risk' status:
(16) North Gateway at Church, Dunham on Trent
Grade: II
Last surveyed: 12th February 2018
HE Reference: 1045729
2012 risk level: 4A (Vulnerable)
2020 risk level: C (Slow decay, no solution agreed)
Ownership: Private
Occupancy: Not applicable
Description: Gateway. 12 metres north of the church tower. Mid-19th century. Ashlar and iron. Central
small iron gate flanked by single engaged columns with moulded capitals which support an
ashlar overthrow with hood mould and central cross. The columns are attached to single small
sloping ashlar walls. Designated: 12th July 1985.
Reason(s) for Some erosion of stone columns and underside of the ashlar overthrow. Extensive greening
'at risk' status: of stone.
24(17) West Gateway at Church, Dunham on Trent
Grade: II
Last surveyed: 12th February 2018
HE Reference: 1212606
2012 risk level: 3A (At Risk)
2020 risk level: C (Slow decay, no solution agreed)
Ownership: Private
Occupancy: Not applicable
Description: Gateway, west of the church tower. Mid-19th century. Ashlar and iron. Central small double
iron gate flanked by single engaged columns with possible C14 foliate decorated capitals
which support an ashlar overthrow with hood mould and central cross. Extending for one and
a half metres and sloping down from the columns are single ashlar walls which are set on
plinths. Designated: 12th July 1985.
Reason(s) for Significant erosion of stone columns and underside of ashlar overthrow. Extensive greening
'at risk' status: of stone.
(18) Former Rectory (Honeysuckle House), East Markham
Grade: II
Last surveyed: 26th May 2020
HE Reference: 1223688
2012 risk level: 3 (At Risk)
2020 risk level: C (Slow decay, no solution agreed)
Ownership: Private
Occupancy: Vacant
Description: Rectory. Mid-19th century. Render over red brick. Ashlar plinth. Slate roof. 2 rendered gable
stacks. Gables coped with ashlar. Single central blocked opening. Either side are single
glazing bar sashes with 3 similar sashes above. To the rear are 2 storey wings. Designated:
28th February 1952.
Reason(s) for Roof repairs have been undertaken. Windows have been removed and stored. Internal
'at risk' status: shutters were exposed for many years, but all window and door openings have now been
boarded up. General vegetation, particularly evident to rainwater goods. Partial removal of
render to elevations with visible cracking to brickwork.
25(19) Eaton Hall, Eaton
Grade: II
Last surveyed: 14th February 2019
HE Reference: 1267102
2012 risk level: 5 (Vulnerable)
2020 risk level: Not At Risk
Ownership: Private
Occupancy: Educational Use
Description: House, now college. Early 19th century with later 19th century extension. White painted
stucco. Slate roof, hipped to the left with bracketed cornice. 3 large stucco stacks to the rear.
The left 5 bays are set on a plinth. 3 storeys, 8 bays. 4 stone steps set into a paved platform
lead to the single storey projecting bay with doorway. Designated: 14th November 1985.
Reason(s) no Repaired and well maintained. In good condition.
longer 'at risk':
(20) Bramcote School, Gamston
Grade: II
Last surveyed: 26th May 2020
HE Reference: 1223924
2012 risk level: 4 (Vulnerable)
2020 risk level: Not At Risk
Ownership: Private
Occupancy: Residential
Description: Former rectory, recently a school. Mid-18th century with early 19th century addition. Red
brick. Plain tile roof. Single left gable, ridge and external right red brick stacks. Dentil eaves.
Set on a brick plinth. 2 storeys plus garret, 6 bays. To the left and extending for 2 metres is a
19th century brick coped wall. To the rear are extensive modern additions, not included in the
listing. Designated: 1st February 1967; amended 14th November 1985.
Reason(s) no Converted to dwelling in 2014-15. Repaired and well maintained. In good condition.
longer 'at risk':
26(21) Pigeoncote at Church Farm, High Street, Gringley on the Hill
Grade: II
Last surveyed: 26th May 2020
HE Reference: 1156629
2012 risk level: 3 (At Risk)
2020 risk level: C (Slow decay, no solution agreed)
Ownership: Private
Occupancy: Vacant
Description: A pigeoncote from the late 18th century, of square plan, built in brick with a pantile roof and
tumbled brick coped gables. It has a central stable door flanked to each side by a single 20th
century casement window. Above is a central close boarded door, and above again are four
tiers of pigeonholes. Designated: 23rd November 1984.
Reason(s) for Damage to brickwork on west gable. Repairs also required to roof and guttering. Vegetation
'at risk' status: has increased from 2012 survey, particularly evident from eastern gable.
(22) Almshouses, Grove
Grade: II
Last surveyed: 26th May 2020
HE Reference: 1212418
2012 risk level: 1 (Extreme Risk)
2020 risk level: A (Immediate risk, no solution
agreed)
Ownership: Private
Occupancy: Not applicable
Description: Early 18th century brick and pantile almshouses. Due to vegetation, architectural detailing is
indecipherable. Therefore, the cruck truss, pantile roof, brick walls, windows and doors are
not visible.
Reason(s) for In serious condition; the almshouses are completely hidden by vegetation. Sections of the
'at risk' status: building have entirely collapsed, most notably the east gable. The building has no road
access, and it is difficult to foresee a positive future for these almshouses.
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