A full list of buildings around Kenilworth at risk of neglect, decay or inappropriate development has been published by Historic England.

The public body has today (November 9) updated its Heritage at Risk Register, including the details of some 4,871 sites nationwide which need protecting.

In Warwick district there are 15 locations listed - the same number as last year.

But across the Midlands as a whole, 32 extra buildings have been added to the register because of concerns about their condition.

The local listings are:

• Hunningham bridge
• Remains of Old Castle Bridge, Warwick
• Masters House, Warwick 
• Church of All Saints, Leamington Spa
• Church of St Mary, Warwick
• Church of St Michael, Weston under Wetherley
• Circular ditches enclosures, Wiggerland Wood Farm, Bishop's Tachbrook
• Roman Settlement at Glasshouse Wood, Kenilworth
• Guy's Cave hermitage, Guy's Cliffe
• Wedgnock Park Pale, dam, two watermill sites, bridge and hollow way, Leek Wootton
• Enclosures, Sherbourne
• Warwick Castle
• Enclosures, Wasperton
• Stoneleigh Abbey
• Guy's Cliffe

"Protecting our heritage is so important," said Duncan Wilson, Historic England chief executive. 

"It is truly inspirational to see communities coming together to help save historic buildings and places and find new uses for them. 

"The Heritage at Risk programme shines a light on our historic sites most in need and can help to attract funding and help. 

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"After a quarter of a century of the Heritage at Risk Register, we are celebrating how many places have been saved and continue to find new ways to involve local people in caring for and enjoying their heritage."

The Heritage at Risk Register 2023 reveals that in the Midlands:

• 252 Buildings or Structures
• 268 Places of Worship
• 199 Archaeology
• 15 Parks and Gardens
• 126 Conservation Areas

…are at risk of neglect, decay or inappropriate change.

Masters House Warwick

Work has now begun on the Masters House in Warwick to turn the site into homes.

The Leper Hospital of St Michael was founded in the 12th century: the Master's House survives.

The timber frame and roof covering are in "very poor condition" and urgent works were undertaken by Warwick District Council in 2019 to keep the building weatherproof and maintain its structural stability.

The council subsequently purchased the site and its buildings in 2022 and are working on the redevelopment with the West Midlands Historic Buildings Trust and a housing provider for unsupported social housing.

The masters house site in Warwick will be developed into houses (image by James Smith)

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Hunningham Bridge

The mid-17th century Hunningham Bridge is made of sandstone and spans over the River Leam as a public highway.

"The structure has had extensive repairs following two incidents in 2015 which resulted in two demolished sections of the parapet," the listing says.

"Unfortunately the bridge has been hit again since these repairs were completed.

"The bridge remains at risk until traffic calming measures can be reviewed and installed at the site to protect the bridge from further incidents."