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The Register gives an annual snapshot of the health of England’s valued historic buildings and places and aims to ensure they can be protected and continue to be enjoyed in the future.
While nine sites across the North West have been rescued in the last year alone, the region is still home to many landmarks that could be lost forever.
Take a look at 23 of the most well-known North West buildings that are on the Historic England Heritage at Risk Register.
5. The Church of St Wilfrid, Standish
The Church of St Wilfrid located in Standish, Wigan and listed as Grade I has been marked as at risk. The church has been added to the Heritage at Risk egister following a death watch beetle infestation that has affected its decorative timber ceilings. This Grade I listed church, dating from the 1580s, represents a rare example of late 16th-century ecclesiastical architecture. The building is particularly significant for its innovative use of Tuscan columns in the nave and chancel arcades, believed to be the earliest application of this classical order in England. | The Historic England Archive
6. The Church of St Ann, Manchester
The Church of St Ann in Manchester is described as "stable" but Historic England says it is suffering slow decay with no solution agreed. | David Dixon, CC BY-SA 2.0
7. Woolton Hall, Liverpool
Woolton Hall is a former country house, created by influential architect Robert Adam. The historic being has stood in a derelict state for many years, but its condition has become even more concerning after a huge blaze this summer. Historic England said it is at "immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric". While the building is privately owned, Cllr Nick Small previously told the LDRS: “Our priority is safety which is why we will instruct urgent remedial work to remove the most unstable walls and secure the site. These measures are intended to prevent access and reduce the immediate risk, but they cannot guarantee to stop determined illegal entry, and the owner remains ultimately responsible for security. “Once the emergency works are completed, we will promptly consider further enforcement under the listed building legislation and the Building Act to protect the long-term future of Woolton Hall.” | Merseyside Police
8. Hall I' Th' Wood, Bolton
The Grade I listed Hall I' Th' Wood in Bolton is described as at "immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric". Historic England says the iconic building is declining. | Stephen Richards, CC BY-SA 2.0