Archaeology

Today Historic England published an update to their Heritage at Risk register – “an annual snapshot of England’s historic environment”.  Have a look at:

https://www.historicengland.org.uk/

".....from domestic buildings, to protected wrecks, archaeological ruins to industrial sites and places of worship."

In terms of categories under threat – and in order of risk:

1. Barrows

2. Residential buildings

3. Settlements

Though regionally priorities vary. 

In summary, progress is being made, but the challenge is still very significant.

A skim through the South East register highlights for me

• The old Broadmore hospital which is planned to become a hotel
• The 12^th century barn at New Manor Farm at Broughton
• The many at risk barrows in the Meon Valley, near Winchester
• No. 6 Dock, Basin No.1, Portsmouth Dockyard
• Brookwood Cemetery
• The Amberley Limeworks near Horsham

It really brings home the fact that there is just so much out there!