Historic harbour removed from at risk register
English HeritageA fourteenth century Cornish harbour has been moved from Historic England's At Risk register after a team spent 18 months restoring it.
Newlyn's Old Harbour is amongst 20 sites which have been removed from the list of historic sites in poor condition in the South West whilst 43 have been added, including cairns on St Mary and Tresco, cloisters at Exeter Cathedral and a prehistoric settlement in Lundy off the north Devon coast.
Nick Howell, who is one of Newlyn's harbour commissioners, said: "It's been like an archaeological dig. It's like a graveyard for old wooden boats."
The £10,000 project included restoring the harbour walls, mooring and ladders and clearing undergrowth.
'Really helps us'
Howell said: "We want it to become a working harbour."
Historic England said over the past year, 43 historic buildings and sites had been added to the list because it believed they were at risk of neglect, decay or inappropriate development.
One of the buildings added was the Kingsbridge Family Church in south Devon, which was built in 1799.
Pastor, Jonny Richmond, said: "It's had a lot of work done to it over the years but it's just 227 years old," he said.
He said there were "weatherproofing issues" and the Grade II listed building probably needed a new roof and new floors and he would want to make the building more accessible.
He added being on the at risk list "really helps us when we're applying and making grants... we couldn't do the work we wanted to do without it."
'Special places'
Claudia Kenyatta and Emma Squire, co-ceo's of Historic England, said: "Our historic buildings and places help tell the story of where we live and contribute to the character and identity of local communities.
"Each year, the Heritage at Risk Register showcases the positive impact that restoring and reusing these special places can have."
