Historic buildings at risk
CHARNWOOD
The 14th century church is no longer in use and is “at immediate risk of further rapid deterioration”.
The church benefited from a grant in 2015. It still has some issues, however, and a 2018 National Lottery Heritage Fund application failed.
The archway and temple in the 18th century park are grade I-listed and are “seriously degraded”.
The foundry, which is operational, is suffering “slow decay”. Repairs and fund-raising have been ongoing for several years.
Water is the main problem at the 14th century church. The grade II*listed building’s condition is poor.
The ruins date from 1134. Parts of the outbuildings have been restored as two cottages but there are issues, despite repair work a few years ago.
OADBY AND WIGSTON
The early 14th century tower is suffering the affects of the weather. The church is trying to get funding.
MELTON
The Churches Conservation Trust is looking to make repairs to the grade I-listed, 14th century building.
The 13th century church’s ironstone tower is topped by a limestone spire, which is corroding.
The grade I-listed building’s condition is “very bad”.
“Falling masonry fragments significant concern.”
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St Mary’s was restored in about 1866 but it has a “long history of structural movement”.
“Internally there are substantial fullheight vertical cracks.”
The 15th century church is very bad with an “immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric”.
Parts date from the 11th century. Its condition is rated as poor due to “slow decay”.
The 14th century church is subject to a fund-raising appeal after damage caused by heritage crime.
Lots of work has already been carried out but more is required.
“A number of roof coverings are at the end of their serviceable life. Fund-raising is proving difficult.”
“A reassessment is required when Covid-19 restrictions allow.”
Some work needed.
Due to be repaired in the near future.
“The church council is keen to effect repairs.”
Vandalism is the current problem.