Bassetlaw Heritage at Risk Strategy & Update to Heritage at Risk Register – July 2020
Prepared by the Conservation Team July 2020
Document details
Title: Bassetlaw District Council: Bassetlaw Heritage At Risk Strategy & Update to Heritage at Risk Register – July 2020.
Summary: This document sets out the Council’s strategy to tackle heritage identified as being ‘at risk’, both in the short, medium and long term.
Approved: This strategy document, including the updated Heritage at Risk Register, was adopted at Cabinet on 7th July 2020.
Document availability:
Copies of this document, together with details of heritage ‘at risk’ in general, are available on the Council’s website (www.bassetlaw.gov.uk) or by contacting the Conservation Team by telephone (01909 533427) or email ([email protected]).
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Foreword
Bassetlaw has a rich tapestry of built heritage, spread across the district, covering a vast range of types of buildings and structures, both large and small in scale, many of which are designated. These sites are often in prominent locations and help to establish or reinforce a settlement’s sense of place. In some cases, these ‘heritage assets’ can fall into disrepair, for a variety of reasons. In these circumstances, the buildings and structures are identified as being ‘at risk’.
Heritage ‘at risk’ can impact on local communities and the environment in which we live – not only are there the visual signs of neglect, but there can also be social, economic and public safety concerns too.
As the Heritage Champion for Bassetlaw District Council, it is my role to raise the profile of built heritage in Bassetlaw, particularly with regard to its care and its future. Heritage is a valuable and finite resource: once it’s gone, it’s gone.
The District Council, together with building owners and external partners, has secured the repair and conservation of a large number of historic buildings, overseeing them being brought back into long-term use. This document, put together by the Council’s Conservation Team, sets out the Council’s strategy for tackling heritage ‘at risk’ going forward. It also gives examples of where the various techniques employed in the past have resulted in improvements to some of the more important heritage assets across Bassetlaw.
I am delighted to endorse this strategy, which is aimed at everyone who is concerned with the historic environment – whether local residents, building owners, developers, external organisations, councillors and officers. This strategy will help the Council to achieve its regeneration objectives and conserve those important historic buildings which contribute so much to our wonderful District and our quality of life.
Councillor John Shephard Bassetlaw District Council, Heritage Champion
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Contents
Section Page
1. INTRODUCTION 05
2. WHAT IS HERITAGE ‘AT RISK’? 05
3. WHY DOES HERITAGE BECOME ‘AT RISK’? 06
4. LEGAL POWERS 06
5. A STRATEGY FOR BASSETLAW 11
6. UPDATED HERITAGE AT RISK REGISTER – JULY 2020 15
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1. Introduction
Bassetlaw District has a rich and varied built heritage with over 1000 buildings, structures and monuments that are regarded to be of national significance, these are designated as either Listed Buildings or Scheduled Ancient Monuments. In addition, Bassetlaw has many areas that are of special architectural or historic interest designated as Conservation Areas, together with 4 historic parks and gardens on the national register. There are also a range of buildings and sites of local interest referred to as non-designated heritage assets, including both local interest buildings and unregistered park & gardens. Together these are collectively known as Heritage Assets.
The majority of the District’s built heritage is in good condition, being occupied and well maintained. However, there are a number of Listed Buildings that have fallen into disuse and disrepair. Further, several Conservation Areas have buildings and sites in a poor condition or appearance that affects their character. These structures and sites are commonly referred to as heritage ‘at risk’ (HaR). Heritage ‘at risk’ within the district is monitored by Bassetlaw District Council, Nottinghamshire County Council and Historic England. Historic England monitor Scheduled Monuments, Grade I and Grade II* Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas at risk, while Bassetlaw District Council monitor these and also Grade II Listed Buildings. Heritage at Risk registers are published by Historic England, Nottinghamshire County Council and Bassetlaw District Council and are available on the website of each organisation.
This Heritage at Risk Strategy for Bassetlaw sets out the Council’s approach to dealing with those heritage assets at risk identified on all the Heritage at Risk Registers. The forthcoming 2020 Bassetlaw Heritage at Risk Register is discussed in section 5 of this report.
2. What is heritage ‘at risk’?
The term ‘Heritage at Risk’ refers to a designated building or site that is suffering from neglect and decay. These structures/sites are usually vacant, under used and/or decayed. In Bassetlaw, ‘at risk’ sites include:
Listed Buildings and structures Conservation Areas; (including places of worship); Registered parks and gardens. Archaeological sites;
Heritage assets at risk are assessed in accordance with nationally set criteria produced by Historic England. This ensures continuity between the national and local registers. When assessing a heritage asset, consideration is given to the level of risk to the structure, looking at its external appearance, occupancy and vulnerability. The categories range from A - in very poor condition, to F - repairs in progress. The risk scale is as follows:
Category A: Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; no solution agreed. Category B: Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; solution agreed, not yet implemented. Category C: Slow decay; no solution agreed. Category D: Slow decay; solution agreed but not yet implemented. Category E: Under repair or in fair to good repair, but no user identified; or under threat of vacancy with no obvious new user (applicable only to buildings capable of beneficial use). Category F: Repair scheme in progress and (where applicable) end use or user identified; functionally redundant buildings with new use agreed but not yet implemented.
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The risk levels previous used by the Council, including in the 2012 survey, were using the scale of 1, 1A, 2, 3, 3A, 4, 4A, 5, 5A and 6 (with 1 being the most severe and 5/6 being not ‘at risk’, at ‘A’ referring to buildings which cannot be occupied). That scale was consistent with Historic England (was English Heritage) guidance at that time. However, now the scale A-F is used by Historic England and so for consistency has been adopted by the Council. For comparison, categories A and B are broadly equivalent to 1 and 2, categories C and D are equivalent to 3 and 4, and categories E & F are equivalent to 5 and 6, although with some overlap.
Dependent on the nature of the risk, a heritage asset will remain on the register until:
a) all repairs are completed; b) the heritage asset is wind and water tight; c) the heritage asset is free from structural damage; or d) the heritage asset is occupied.
Heritage assets will often move between categories, according to the work undertaken, yet remain on the register.
In certain instances, for example Scheduled Ancient Monuments or ruinous Listed Buildings, the above requirements may not always be appropriate. In these exceptional cases, the heritage asset will only be removed once consolidation works have been completed and a ‘managed decline’ approach agreed between the owner(s), the Council and in some cases Historic England.
3. Why does heritage become ‘at risk’?
Buildings and sites may become at risk for a number of reasons. Some of these may include:
An owner that is not fully aware of the heritage significance of their building or site, or that it is legally protected; An absent owner who is not aware of the condition of their property; The cost of repair works being prohibitive; A lack of understanding of basic maintenance,; Vacancy through death, inability to sell, or inability to identify a viable use; An owner that simply does not care.
4. What legal powers are available to the Council?
Legislation recognises that there will be times where the District Council will need to intervene in order to ensure that a building or site is preserved for future generations. Intervention may be in the form of planning enforcement action, grants and loans, or assistance through the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). These different tools are discussed below:
Enforcement: a) Urgent Works Notice Section 54 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, hereafter referred to as ‘The Act’, enables local authorities to execute any works which appear to them
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The use of Urgent Works Notices should be restricted to emergency repairs to keep a building wind and weatherproof and safe from collapse, or action to prevent vandalism or theft. The steps taken should be the minimum consistent with achieving this objective, and should not involve an owner at great expense.
The first step of the Urgent Works Notice process is to establish who own the building/site in question and who may have an interest in the land, so that correspondence, and if necessary notices, may be served appropriately to the correct people. This may be done using one of the following methods:
Land Registry Information on ownership and those with an interest such as a lessee on a full repairing lease will be a matter of public record. Details can found at the land Registry records post April 2000 also indicate purchase price paid for a property.
Requisition for information. A requisition for information Notice under section 330 of the 1990 Planning Act may be issued to establish the ownership of and those with an interest in the building and or land and where this is not known or cannot be found. An answer must be given within 21 days, it being a criminal offence not to answer.
Company searches These can also be carried out by searching the companies’ house website.
Once ownership is established, initial contact is made with the owners, normally in writing. If, following this initial correspondence, the owners are unwilling to undertake the urgent works required, then warning letters will be sent. These warning letters should include:
Details of a date/time for the owners to afford access to the property for the Council’s Conservation Officers (in addition to other relevant officers such as from Development Team, Planning Enforcement, Building Control or Environmental Health, as required), to enable a visual survey of the building. Access for the Council is allowed under section 88 of the 1990 Act; Following the survey, a draft schedule of works, setting out the works required to safeguard the building, will be provided in writing to the owners; The warning letters should also include the minimum permanent costs required to achieve the security, structural safety and protection from the weather of the building, as necessary; A site meeting with the owner to discuss the works outlined and potential alternative methods to achieve the works is usually arranged; Timescales for this work to be undertaken and set out in a warning letter. If the works are not undertaken, the Council reserves the right to gain access and to have the work done and recharged back to the owner.
Once an Urgent Works Notice is issued, this becomes a charge upon the property, so is identified during a Land Charges search should the property be sold on.
An owner is given at least seven days’ written notice of the intention to carry out works – the Urgent Works Notice that is served upon an owner must describe the proposed works and costs. If the works are not carried out by the owner, the local authority can then carry out the works and recover the cost of the works from the owner under Section 55 of the Act. A charge
7 may be put on the property, so that should the owner try to sell the building in a poor condition, this would be flagged up to a potential buyer. This is to encourage works to be undertaken more immediately.
The Secretary of State may direct, under Section 76, that section 54 of the Act can apply to an unlisted building in a Conservation Area where it appears to him/her that its preservation is important for maintaining the character or appearance of the Conservation Area. The same procedure under Section 54 of ‘The Act’ can then be followed and an Urgent Works Notice served as appropriate.
An Urgent Works Notice may not be used in relation to the following:
an ecclesiastical building which is for the time being used for ecclesiastical purposes, any building which is a scheduled monument; Crown land, except on a non-Crown interest in the land; any Listed Building which is occupied (note that where the building is occupied in part, the powers may be used in relation to those parts which are not in use).
In relation to a Listed Building, or a building within its curtilage that is protected by virtue of curtilage association, the need for urgent works does not exclude the requirement to obtain Listed Building Consent should the work affect the special interest of the Listed Building. However, the Council will manage each case on its merits where emergency works are required.
b) Repairs Notice (leading to Compulsory Purchase) Section 48 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 enables local authorities to serve a Repairs Notice on the owner of a Listed Building, specifying those works which it considers reasonably necessary for the proper preservation of the building.
If it appears to the local authority that reasonable steps are not being taken for its proper preservation, then, after a period of at least two months has passed since the Notice was served, the local authority can begin compulsory purchase proceedings under Section 47 of the Act. A Compulsory Purchase Order requires the Secretary of State’s confirmation. If a repairs Notice has been served and subsequently a building is demolished, the Authority may compulsorily acquire the site in cases where the secretary of State would have confirmed Compulsory Purchase prior to demolition.
Section 52 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 enables local authorities to acquire by agreement any building appearing to them to be of special architectural or historic interest, and any land necessary for its preservation.
c) Amenity Notice Section 215 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 enables local authorities to serve Amenity Notices on the owner and occupier of land (including buildings or open spaces), whether vacant or occupied, whose condition is adversely affecting the amenity of an area. ‘Amenity’ is defined on the Government’s Planning Portal website as “A positive element or elements that contribute to the overall character or enjoyment of an area. For example, open land, trees, historic buildings and the inter-relationship between them, or less tangible factors such as tranquillity.”
Amenity notices are particularly useful within a Conservation Area, as they are quicker to carry out compared to other notices. The amenity notice must specify the works necessary to
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d) Enforced Sale Under certain circumstances the Law of Property Act 1925 allows a local authority with a debt on a vacant property to register the debt as a charge registered in Part 2 of the Local Land Charges Register. The local authority then has all the powers and remedies available to a mortgagee under the Law of Property Act 1925, which would include a power to force the sale of the property to recover the debt.
The main benefit of enforcing a sale is that the authority does not own the property during the procedure. In addition, it does not incur compensation payments to the owner.
e) Dangerous buildings and structures Local planning authorities have powers under the Building Act 1984 to take action regarding buildings in a dangerous or ruinous state. Before taking any steps under section 77 and 79 of the Building Act 1984, a local planning authority is required by section 56 of the Planning (Listed Buildings & Conservation Areas) Act 1990 to consider whether they should instead use an Urgent Works Notice or a Repairs Notice. The main powers under the 1984 Act are:
Section 77 of the Building Act 1984 – This enables local authorities to apply to a magistrates’ court for a Dangerous Structures Order, requiring the owner to make a building safe, or to demolish it;
Section 78 of the Building Act 1984 – This relates to Emergency Measures. If it appears to a local authority that (a) A building or structure, or part of a building or structure, is in such a state, or is used to carry such loads as to be dangerous; and (b) Immediate action should be taken to remove the danger; they may take such steps as may be necessary.
Section 79 of the Building Act 1984 – This relates to ruinous and dilapidated buildings and neglected sites. It can be used by a local authority where a building or structure is, by reason of its ruinous or dilapidated condition, seriously detrimental to the amenities of the neighbourhood. Section 79 requires the local authority to serve a Notice on the owner requiring the owner to execute such works of repair or restoration as may be necessary in the interests of amenity. f) Works to prevent unauthorised entry or danger to public health Section 29 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 (‘the 1982 Act’) enables local authorities to undertake works to an unoccupied structure or building or one whose owner is temporarily absent, to prevent unauthorised entry or prevent it becoming a danger to public health. Before undertaking any works, the local authority must serve a Notice on each owner or occupier of the building or structure notifying them that they propose to undertake the works under section 29(6) of the 1982 Act.
Detailed information about the enforcement powers outlined above can be found in Historic England’s guide entitled ‘Stopping the Rot’ and the relevant Acts mentioned.
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Grants and/or Loans
Section 57 (1) of the Planning (Listed Buildings & Conservation Areas) Act 1990 allows grants or loans to be made at the discretion of the Local Authority (subject to available resources) towards the expenses incurred in the repair or maintenance of a Listed Building or other building of architectural or historic interest (i.e. positive buildings within a Conservation Area or non-designated heritage assets). Loans may be made without prejudice to the Local Authority, including for a term that the loan shall be free of interest.
Section 79 (1) of the 1990 Act relates to town schemes and allows a local authority to enter in to a partnership with Historic England, whereby they identify a group of buildings in a Conservation Area that would benefit from a programme of repairs and enhancement works. Section 80 allows Historic England to make grants or loans towards the cost of such works under the these powers, subject to any terms of interest and repayment as appropriate.
The Council will continue to operate and seek further funding when opportunities arise and as and when resources allow. The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Historic England support schemes within Conservation Areas that encourage the repair and reinstatement of historic building features, their conversion and their re-use. In some instances, public realm works may also be applied for to enhance historic areas and as part of a more comprehensive scheme of regeneration.
Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)
Where owners are liable to pay CIL for a building which is considered to be ‘at risk’ (as identified on the ‘at risk’ registers of either the Council or Historic England), an application may be made to the Council for a reimbursement of chargeable CIL, once planning permission is granted (for a scheme that would restore the building and bring it back into economic use). This is provided that a conservation deficit is established through the planning process. The relevant form is available on the Councils website.
Any CIL chargeable amount that has been paid can then be reclaimed following satisfactory completion of the work, subject to the rules of the scheme and at the discretion of the Council.
The amount of CIL money invested into these buildings would be up to 70% or 80% of whatever the CIL charge would be for the development that has gained planning permission. The percentage is dependent on whether the location of the building has an adopted Neighbourhood Plan (75%) or not (85%), both minus a 5% administration charge. Further details are available on the Planning Services section of the Council’s website.
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5. A strategy for Bassetlaw
Bassetlaw District Council understands that there are multiple approaches to tackling heritage ‘at risk’. It is also necessary to understand the reasons and circumstances for why the building or site has become ‘at risk’. Bassetlaw believes that it is important to prevent buildings or sites becoming at risk in the first place, as well as dealing with those that already are. This strategy is therefore focused on 3 key themes:
A. Awareness B. Prevent C. Resolve.
A. Awareness
Ensuring that the wider community are aware of heritage ‘at risk’ in the District is more likely to lead to preventative measures to ensure buildings do not become at risk and action with those that already are. This may be through a better understanding of the importance of our heritage and the ways it becomes at risk, help and advice and greater public pressure that focusses the attention of ‘buildings at risk’ owners. Raising awareness is a simple proactive measure that can be undertaken in a number of ways including: a) Updating and publishing the Heritage at Risk Registers Historic England update the national Heritage at Risk Register yearly. This relates to grade I and II* Listed Buildings, Scheduled Ancient Monuments and Conservation Areas only.
The Council’s heritage at risk register focuses primarily on grade II Listed Buildings, but also includes reference to those on the national list. This will ensure that a comprehensive register is provided for monitoring purposes and that it is consistent with the information on the national register. The Council’s Conservation Team will aim to update the District Register every 5 years1, in order to monitor the condition of heritage assets effectively and take action where appropriate.
In later 2020/2021, a full District-wide survey of all Listed Buildings (totalling over 1000) will be carried out. This will be done with assistance from Nottinghamshire County Council’s Heritage Team and also volunteers from the local universities. Once this full survey has been carried out, the results will be set out in a new Heritage at Risk Register, to be brought to the Council’s Cabinet for approval before it is published.
In the meantime, this Bassetlaw Heritage at Risk Register Update primarily focuses on grade II Listed Buildings, but also includes details of grade I & II* Listed Buildings, Scheduled Ancient Monuments, Conservation Areas and Registered Park & Gardens considered to be ‘at risk’. b) Ensuring elected members are aware Ensuring that Councillors are kept updated on heritage ‘at risk’ issues in the District raises the profile of the issue politically and ensures that Councillors are fully informed about heritage issues that affect their constituents. c) Press Releases Through the Council’s Communications Team, the Council will ensure that press releases are issued when the Register is updated and when the Council undertakes any activity relating to
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11 heritage at risk that is deemed to be in the public interest and does not compromise any confidentialities. d) Contacting owners Contacting the owners of buildings/sites on the Register, or of problem buildings/sites within a Conservation Area ‘at risk’, is the first stage of understanding the reasons why it is ‘at risk’. It also provides the Council with the opportunity to bring the issue to their attention and offer advice at an early stage. e) Education and Listed Building owners events Increasing the knowledge of historic building owners, especially through providing information and training events free of charge, is an important part of raising awareness amongst those property owners. The aim is to provide free knowledge and training, helping owners to understand their legal responsibilities for the buildings that they own, to share knowledge and good-practice gained from elsewhere, and to engender a positive approach to tackling heritage assets which are ‘at risk’.
The Council’s Conservation Team are constantly creating and updating written advice (kept on the ‘Conservation and Heritage’ section of the Council’s website) on different aspects of historic building care. This website also has links to guidance from other agencies, such as Historic England or the Institute of Historic Building Conservation.
We will also, from time to time, hold events (or take part in events run by outside agencies such as Historic England or the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings) which are geared towards increasingly the knowledge of owners and users of heritage assets. f) Contacting the Police and statutory authorities The Council will continue to have regular contact with the police/neighbourhood wardens and fire service authorities to share information and tackle heritage crime and heritage ‘at risk’. This can often lead to the Council taking enforcement action, such as the securing of an empty property. g) Social media The Council’s website, Facebook and Twitter pages are effective ways of raising awareness of heritage ‘at risk’, allowing information to be easily shared around the District. h) Character appraisal and thematic surveys The Council carries out surveys and appraisals of various types of heritage assets, the most noteworthy being Conservation Area Appraisals. These can identify those buildings and sites which are in need of repairs or enhancement. Sites identified can then be tackled using the various measures discussed in section 4 of this document.
B. Prevent
Heritage policy and planning decision-making Heritage policies are being devised for the emerging new local plan, and in certain Neighbourhood Plans, that support the viable new use of buildings at risk. Temporary uses that conserve significance of heritage assets at risk are encouraged to help reduce vacancy for long periods and reduce the likelihood of anti- social behaviour and neglect.
Grant funding and loans There are a number of different grants or loans towards repairs that can be applied for as and when appropriate. Funding will be applied for under the relevant sections of the Act to relevant
12 organisations depending upon the resources of the Council available at the time in respect of historic areas at risk and where a number of traditional buildings including listed Buildings at Risk are in need of restoration. National Lottery Heritage Fund and Historic England backed schemes administered by the Council typically run for a period of three to five years.
Owners of Grade 1 or II* listed Buildings at Risk that appear on the National Buildings at Risk Register may apply directly to Historic England for a loan.
Building Preservation Trusts Where a building owner is economically unable to undertake repairs, other options may be discussed and followed. Building Preservation Trusts (BPT) are charitable ‘not for profit’ bodies established to gain ownership of a building ‘at risk’ and invest in it using funding drawdown through grants from other charitable organisations such as the Architectural Heritage Fund. They focus on repairs and bringing building ‘at risk’ back in to use. A Trust may later decide to sell the building on and use the funds to acquire another building in similar circumstances. Owners will be made aware of local Building Preservation Trusts operating in the area such as The Nottinghamshire Building Preservation Trust.
Maintenance Undertaking like for like repairs to a Listed Building ‘at risk’, where their special architectural and historic interest remains unaffected, does not normally require Listed Building Consent. Carrying out regular maintenance and small-scale repairs can significantly reduce costs of repairs if otherwise ignored or left for the long-term. The Institute of Historic Building Conservation has produced a guidance note in relation to building repairs entitled ‘A Stitch In Time’ (see the IHBC website: http://www.ihbc.org.uk/). Historic England also provide a range of advice on historic building repairs (see https://historicengland.org.uk/advice/your-home/).
It is imperative that professional and appropriate advice is sought before works are carried out, to ensure that the repairs undertaken are authentic and appropriate to safeguard the future of the building and its historic fabric. Owners are encouraged to contact the Council’s Conservation Team, especially where Listed Buildings are concerned. Often simple tasks such as ensuring gutters are cleaned out regularly, roof tiles are replaced where missing or slipped, and timber windows and doors are painted and repaired regularly, can help stave off more significant repairs later on.
Where owners are unwilling to make essential repairs, the Council will, as a last resort, use legislation to serve Urgent Works Notices or Repairs Notices, under the 1990 Act, to save a Listed Building from further decay or structural collapse. This might include requiring steps to provide temporary supports to the structure or to make it weather-tight. However, owners will be encouraged discuss maintenance issues with the Council and to undertake repairs as early as possible.
C. Resolve
Once the Heritage at Risk Register is published, in late-2020 or 2021, it will provide the framework to tackle those buildings and sites that appear on it. Officers will monitor actions taken in the case of each building or site/area going forward. The process going forward will include:
Each heritage asset at risk will be assigned a case officer to deal directly with the owner and or agent; Letters will be sent to the owner and or agent to highlight the inclusion of their building on the ‘at risk’ register;
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Following a site visit, improvements will be sought, in writing, within a specified timescale. A schedule of works will be included. A photographic and/or measured survey record of the building, together with a written account, will be undertaken during the site visit. Historic England may be notified in urgent cases relating to grade I and II* Listed Buildings; Statutory powers, as discussed on pages 2-5 of this document, will be utilised where works are not undertaken; Owners will be required to make a building/site safe and inaccessible, with window/door boards/shutters, temporary fencing and warning signs, if a building/site is considered dangerous; Category A and B heritage assets will be targeted as a priority and according to their significance; Grade I or II* listed places of worship will be prioritised. Negotiations will normally include officers from Historic England; Grants for the repair of heritage assets ‘at risk’ will be offered where possible.
Temporary urgent works, under Section 54 of the 1990 Act, will safeguard a building ‘at risk’ in the short term. However, the Council is particularly keen on encouraging sustainable uses that ensure the preservation of a building in the long term. Where works are encouraged for conversion or re-use, advice will be given to owners that leads to the optimum viable use that is consistent with its conservation. Such schemes can be a daunting task and support will be provided to help owners through the planning process.
The Council supports the appropriate and viable re-use of a Listed Building ‘at risk’ where it has been vacant for a number of years and despite marketing, remains in a poor condition. In certain cases, where a new use is proposed and that is CIL chargeable, owners can reclaim a large proportion of the CIL charge where the building is identified as being ‘at risk’. This will help reduce any conservation deficit where the cost of repairs is greater than the end value, once repaired to make re-use more viable.
Conservation Areas are subject to constant change. Conservation Area appraisals help identify those buildings and sites which require improvements or would benefit from enhancement. Key sites within Conservation Areas which are of a deteriorating appearance can normally be tackled using Section 215 powers where appropriate.
Flexibility and Management A vacant Listed Building can become ‘at risk’ at any moment as a result of unforeseen circumstances such as subsidence, poor weather, fire or vandalism. It is important to be able to react quickly to safeguard a building when this happens. Public safety is paramount.
The Council’s strategy for cases where a building or structure suddenly becomes ‘at risk’ is to act proactively, using the various powers it has available, to assess the building and take the required action. This may include using external expertise, such as the Council’s Building Control Team or private Structural Engineers. Such buildings will be deemed to be included on the register, until it is no longer considered ‘at risk’. Where this occurs the council may consider the asset eligible for CIL reimbursement. However, cases of deliberate sabotage will not qualify for CIL reimbursement and the Police will be notified.
Watching brief and Monitoring The Heritage at Risk Register will be updated every five years following a resurvey, subject to available resources. Historic England are notified annually of progress in relation to ‘at risk’ grade I and II* Listed Buildings, Scheduled Ancient Monuments, Conservation Areas and Grade I and II* Registered Parks and Gardens.
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6. Updated Heritage at Risk Register – July 2020
This section provides a brief update on those buildings and sites which were included on the 2012 Bassetlaw Buildings at Risk Register. New additions since that time are not included below, nor are grade I and II* Listed Buildings, but will all be included in the full district-wide survey to be carried out later in 2020 or 2021.
2012 Name: Settlement: HE Ref: 2012 Risk Level 2020 Risk Level BaR No. 01 Pigeoncote, Pear Tree Beckingham 1370368 4 (Vulnerable) C Farm 02 Memorial to Joseph Blyth 1273833 3A (At Risk) C Dymond 03 Gateway to Blyth Hall Blyth 1238970 3A (At Risk) C 04 Milestone on Sheffield Blyth 1239142 3A (At Risk) C Road 05 Road bridge, Meadow Bothamsall 1391658 3A (At Risk) Not At Risk Lane 06 Lavin’s Cottage Carlton in 1206347 3 (At Risk) F Lindrick 07 Barns at North House Carlton in 1280211 3 (At Risk) F Lindrick 08 Wigthorpe House Carlton in 1206458 1 (Extreme Risk) F Lindrick 09 Wall at Manor Farm Church 1276573 4A (Vulnerable) Not At Risk Laneham 10 Pair of Chest Tombs Clarborough 1045692 1A (Extreme Risk) A 11 Font at Church Cottam 1370089 3A (At Risk) C 12 Iron Railings to Dam at Cuckney 1045714 3A (At Risk) D Cuckney School 13 3 Chest Tombs at Church Darlton 1045727 3A (At Risk) C 14 Gatehouse Lodges & Drakeholes 1045046 3 (At Risk) Not At Risk Gate Piers 15 3 Headstones at Church Dunham on 1289459 3A (At Risk) C Trent 16 North Gateway at Church Dunham on 1045729 4A (Vulnerable) C Trent 17 West Gateway at Church Dunham on 1212606 3A (At Risk) C Trent 18 Former Rectory East Markham 1223688 3 (At Risk) C 19 Eaton Hall Eaton 1267102 5 (Vulnerable) Not At Risk 20 Bramcote School Gamston 1223924 4 (Vulnerable) Not At Risk 21 Pigeoncote at Church Gringley on the 1156629 3 (At Risk) C Farm Hill 22 Almshouses Grove 1212418 1 (Extreme Risk) A 23 Cartshed, Warrener’s Holbeck 1267526 1 (Extreme Risk) Not At Risk Farm 24 Barns at Woodhouse Hall Holbeck 1223946 1 (Extreme Risk) C 25 Canopy to Former Petrol Markham Moor 1402678 4 (Vulnerable) Not At Risk Station 26 Cartshed, Mattersey Hill Mattersey 1273784 3 (At Risk) Not At Risk Farm 27 Wall at Northfield House Misson 1045074 5 (Vulnerable) Not At Risk 28 Misterton Station House Misterton 1045077 3 (At Risk) C 29 7 Gringley Road Misterton 1045078 3 (At Risk) C 30 Haxey Gate Bridge Misterton 1302728 3A (At Risk) Not At Risk 31 Access Bridge, Pumping Misterton 1045082 3A (At Risk) Not At Risk Station 32 Langwith Mill House Nether Langwith 1224043 1 (Extreme Risk) A 33 Ragnall Hall Ragnall 1276446 3 (At Risk) C 34 Barn at Ragnall Stables Ragnall 1233877 3 (At Risk) A 35 26 & 28 Grove Street Retford 1045178 1 (Extreme Risk) Not At Risk 36 King Edward VII School Retford 1045184 3 (At Risk) Not At Risk
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37 Church of St Alban Retford 1391188 1 (Extreme Risk) B 38 23 & 24 The Square Retford 1045150 4 (Vulnerable) Not At Risk 39 Stables to West Retford Retford 1179117 3 (At Risk) D Hall 40 Ice House at Rockley Rockley 1224429 3A (At Risk) C House 41 Garden Seat at Serlby Serlby 1273915 1A (Extreme Risk) A Park 42 Tennis Pavilion, Serlby Serlby 1370366 1 (Extreme Risk) A Hall 43 Ha-ha at Shireoaks Hall Shireoaks 1370409 3A (At Risk) C 44 Yews Farmhouse Styrrup 1266718 5 (Vulnerable) Not At Risk 45 Stable Block at The Torworth 1222617 3 (At Risk) C Mantles 46 Pigeoncote, Brookside Treswell 1233883 3 (At Risk) C Farm 47 Castle Garden at Wallingwells 1224552 1A (Extreme Risk) A Wallingwells Hall 48 Walled Garden at Wallingwells 1266865 3A (At Risk) C Wallingwells Hall 49 Camelia House Welbeck 1224847 1 (Extreme Risk) A 50 Ice House at Wiseton Wiseton 1045051 1A (Extreme Risk) A Hall 51 Lady’s Bridge Wiseton 1156858 3A (At Risk) C 52 93 Bridge Street Worksop 1156199 5 (Vulnerable) Not At Risk 53 106-110 Bridge Street Worksop 1156225 3 (At Risk) D 54 124 Bridge Street Worksop 1045064 3 (At Risk) C 55 Old Toll Bar Lodge Worksop 1156540 3 (At Risk) C 56 Bracebridge Pumping Worksop 1370404 4 (Vulnerable) C Station 57 Barn and Stable at Lodge Worksop 1156602 3 (At Risk) C Farm 58 Drive Wall, Worksop Worksop 1156628 3A (At Risk) Not At Risk Manor 59 196-198 Newcastle Worksop 1370074 1 (Extreme Risk) A Avenue 60 Ice House, Gateford Worksop 1156569 3A (At Risk) C Farmhouse 61 The French Horn Hotel Worksop 1392412 4 (Vulnerable) F 62 Telephone Exchange Worksop 1359555 4 (Vulnerable) D 63 Quorn House, 50 Watson Worksop 1045772 4 (Vulnerable) D Road Buildings/structures added to the register since 2012: 64 The Chestnuts, Low Beckingham 1045089 New entry F Street 65 Church of Holy Trinity Cottam 1212380 New entry C 66 Lychgate & Walls at Darlton 1045726 New entry C Church of St Giles 67 Cushpool House, East Markham 1223684 New entry C Plantation Road 68 Grove War Memorial and Grove 1421788 New entry C Steps, Main Street 69 Boat House, Serlby Park Serlby 1273928 New entry C 70 9 Market Place Retford 1370354 New entry C 71 Gothic Cottage, Little Retford 1045133 New entry E Lane 72 Drakeholes Inn (White Drakeholes 1302662 New entry C Swan)
Further details on the above 72 sites are provided on the following pages. Those buildings/structures no longer considered ‘at risk’ are highlighted in blue.
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(01) Pigeoncote at Pear Tree Farm, Gainsborough Road, Beckingham
Grade: II Last surveyed: 26th May 2020 HE Reference: 1370368
2012 risk level: 4 (Vulnerable) 2020 risk level: C (Slow decay, no solution agreed)
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Partially occupied
Description: Pigeoncote, built circa 1796. Red brick with clay pantile roof. First floor and eaves bands, stone lintels, cogged eaves and lintels, tumbled brick coped gables. 2 storeys, 3 bays. Central close boarded stable door flanked by flat brick buttresses, rising almost to eaves, spanned by cogged stone lintel. Above, 3 tiers of blocked brick pigeonholes and a further stone lintel. Right and left gables also have 2 tiers of pigeonholes. At rear, single storey lean-to fodder store. Designated: 23rd November 1984.
Reason(s) for Currently used for storage. Roof repaired and rear fodder store rebuilt 2005. Crack in masonry 'at risk' status: above lintel (at string course) of front doorway. Overall, structure is sound but in need of repairs/maintenance.
(02) Memorial to Joseph Dymond, Church of St Mary & St Martin, Blyth
Grade: II Last surveyed: 23rd March 2020 HE Reference: 1273833
2012 risk level: 3A (At Risk) 2020 risk level: C (Slow decay, no solution agreed)
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Not applicable
Description: Memorial to Joseph Dymond. Late 18th century ashlar square plinth surmounted by obelisk, damaged at the top, and inscribed "In Memory of Joseph Dymond ....". Designated: 27 November 1984.
Reason(s) for Large cracks, much worn stonework. 'at risk' status:
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(03) Gateway Formerly to Blyth Hall, Sheffield Road, Blyth
Grade: II Last surveyed: 23rd March 2020 HE Reference: 1238970
2012 risk level: 3a (At Risk) 2020 risk level: C (Slow decay, no solution agreed)
Ownership: Unknown Occupancy: Not applicable
Description: Gate piers, wall, gates and gate stones, c,1770. Ashlar and wrought iron. Rusticated and coped wall, set on a plinth, having central double wrought iron gates with decorative wrought iron overthrow and central bell over. The overthrow rests upon the wall. Flanking these gates are single, damaged, rusticated piers, protruding from and rising above the wall. These have a frieze decorated with paterae and a dentil cornice. Either side are single rusticated arches supported on imposts with a single wrought iron gate under and at the outer edges single rusticated piers terminating at the level of the wall. Designated: 30th November 1966.
Reason(s) for Stone damage around metal mounting joints; failure of cement repairs. 'at risk' status:
(04) Milestone on Sheffield Road, Blyth
Grade: II Last surveyed: 23rd March 2020 HE Reference: 1239142
2012 risk level: 3A (At Risk) 2020 risk level: C (Slow decay, no solution agreed)
Ownership: Nottinghamshire County Council Occupancy: Not applicable
Description: Milestone. Late 18th century. Ashlar. Triangular stone one metre high with inscriptions "Barnby Moor.... Miles" and "Maltby .... Rotherham 13 Miles.". Designated: 27th November 1984.
Reason(s) for In poor condition, severely eroded. Likely affected by raising of surrounding tarmac surface. 'at risk' status:
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(05) – Road Bridge, Meadow Lane, Bothamsall
Grade: II Last surveyed: 7th May 2020 HE Reference: 1391658
2012 risk level: 3A (At Risk) 2020 risk level: Not At Risk
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Not applicable
Description: Bridge, circa 1800 with later repairs. Red brick with stone dressings. Two round arches with a brick sill band, stone cutwaters, and stone parapet copings. Parapets slope down to end piers with shaped caps. This well-detailed bridge carries the road over the River Meden and appears on Sanderson's map, 1835. Designated: 28th April 2006.
Reason(s) no Repairs to parapet, vegetation removed, areas of masonry repaired. In good condition. longer 'at risk':
(06) Lavin’s Cottage, Church Lane, Carlton in Lindrick
Grade: II Last surveyed: 28th May 2020 HE Reference: 1206347
2012 risk level: 3 (At Risk) 2020 risk level: F (Repairs in progress, use agreed)
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Partially occupied
Description: Located near the parish church, this former public house, built in the mid-18th century, is built in coursed rubble with a pantile roof. Most of the openings are Yorkshire slider sash windows. The rear gable contains three rows of pigeon holes. Designated: 12th April 1985.
Reason(s) for Works to convert to single dwelling almost completed. Roof repaired, bulging section of wall 'at risk' status: rebuilt, windows and doors repaired/replaced, stairs and floors repaired, cement pointing raked out and walls repointed in lime, fallen chimney stack to front rebuilt.
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(07) Barns at North House Farm, The Green, Carlton in Lindrick
Grade: II Last surveyed: 28th May 2020 HE Reference: 1280211
2012 risk level: 3 (At Risk) 2020 risk level: F (Repairs in progress, use agreed)
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Partially occupied
Description: Late 18th/early 19th century agricultural buildings. Dressed coursed rubble, pantile roofs, stone coping. Main barn has blocked carriage opening. Range has numerous timber slatted/glazing bar windows, with several timber slatted doors, the majority of which are under segmental arches. Designated: 12th April 1985.
Reason(s) for Works to convert barn range into dwellings are well progressed. Windows and doors not yet 'at risk' status: installed, but roof repaired, structural repairs carried out and masonry repointed.
(08) Wigthorpe House, Carlton Road, Wigthorpe, Carlton in Lindrick
Grade: II Last surveyed: 28th May 2020 HE Reference: 1206458
2012 risk level: 1 (Extreme Risk) 2020 risk level: F (Repairs in progress, use agreed)
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Partially occupied
Description: Mid-18th century house with 19th century extensions, making it an L-plan. Built of dressed coursed rubble with some rendering and slate roof. In the centre is an ashlar two storey bay window and a conservatory/greenhouse on the eastern end. Behind is a row of outbuildings. th Designated: 30 November 1966.
Reason(s) for Works to restore house and barns almost completed. Roofs repaired and re-tiled/re-slated, 'at risk' status: bay window on south elevation rebuilt, cement render and pointing replaced with lime render and pointing, floors repaired, staircases repaired, chimneys repaired, boundary walls and ice house feature restored. In good condition.
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(09) Wall at Manor Farm, Church Laneham
Grade: II Last surveyed: 26th May 2020 HE Reference: 1276573
2012 risk level: 4A (Vulnerable) 2020 risk level: Not At Risk
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Not applicable
Description: Farmhouse and attached wall. Early 19th century. Low red brick wall with ashlar coping surmounted by iron railings with decorative finials. This extends 4 metres west and then 44 metres north, broken by a small gateway with a pair of decorative iron piers and a similar gate. Designated: 12 July 1985.
Reason(s) for Listed Building Consent approved for repairs in 2019 (ref: 19/00541/LBA) and works 'at risk' status: completed early-2020. In good condition.
(10) Pair of Chest Tombs, Church of St John the Baptist, Clarborough
Grade: II Last surveyed: 12th February 2018 HE Reference: 1045692
2012 risk level: 1A (Extreme Risk) 2020 risk level: A (Immediate risk, no solution agreed)
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Not applicable
Description: Pair of chest tombs. Mid-19th century. Ashlar, with ashlar base and iron railings. Square plan.
Reason(s) for No change from 2012 survey. Structural failure, decay, and material loss to ornate railings. 'at risk' status: Loose railings and cresting material amongst foliage and rested on tombs. Erosion to stone work and vegetation growing through fabric. Structural survey and work schedule carried out by Skillingtons in January 2020.
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(11) Font at Holy Trinity Church, Cottam
Grade: II Last surveyed: 28th May 2020 HE Reference: 1370089
2012 risk level: 3A (At Risk) 2020 risk level: Not At Risk
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Not applicable
Description: Font half a metre east of south porch at Church of Holy Trinity. Font bowl. 14th century. Ashlar, octagonal. Carried on octagonal stem, with base inscribed 'Ancient font presented to Church by Archbishop .....', '1918', and with Vicar and Churchwardens' names. Designated: 4th December 1985.
Reason(s) for Removed from its base (which sits adjacent), although no cracks or damage. In good 'at risk' status: condition.
(12) Iron Railings to Dam at Cuckney School, Cuckney
Grade: II Last surveyed: 8th March 2018 HE Reference: 1045714
2012 risk level: 3A (At Risk) 2020 risk level: D (Slow decay, solution agreed)
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Educational use
Description: Dam, consisting of sluice gates, walls, boat house and railings. 18th century, altered late 1872. Dressed coursed rubble, ashlar, iron and red brick. Ashlar and dressed coursed rubble wall extending 170 metres around the south, east and north sides of the mill pond. Terminating at the south in a red brick boat house. 4 sets of sluice gates to the east and west. The machinery inscribed "Kirkland Engineer Mansfield 1872". Iron railings extend intermittently around the east and south sides, these are decorated with alternate spikes and fleuron. Designated: 12th April 1985.
Reason(s) for Repairs carried out. However, sections of railings still considered to be in poor condition and 'at risk' status: ironwork is corroding with missing finials.
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(13) 3 Chest Tombs at Church, Darlton
Grade: II Last surveyed: 12th June 2019 HE Reference: 1045727
2012 risk level: 3A (At Risk) 2020 risk level: C (Slow decay, no solution agreed)
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Not applicable
Description: 3 chest tombs. 3 metres east of the chancel, early to mid-19th century. 3 ashlar chest tombs enclosed within a rectangular iron compound. The northern most tomb to Mary is coffin shaped and is dated 1818, the central rectangular tomb to Mary Ann Newstead is dated 1845 and the similar southernmost tomb to Thomas Newstead is dated 1842. All are decorated with stylised crosses. Enclosing the tombs are decorative iron railings set upon a chamfered ashlar base. At each corner is a hollow iron pier decorated with blind and open tracery. Designated: 12th July 1985.
Reason(s) for Railings split, ironwork is corroding and finials lying on the ground. Ivy growth on tombs. 'at risk' status:
(14) Gatehouse Lodges & Gate Piers, Drakeholes
Grade: II Last surveyed: 15th November 2019 HE Reference: 1045046
2012 risk level: 3 (At Risk) 2020 risk level: Not At Risk
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Residential (ancillary)
Description: Pair of lodges, early 19th century. Brick rendered, pyramidal slate roofs, single side wall stacks. Stone dressings, deep moulded eaves. Openings flanked by pilasters; matching corner pilasters. Square plan one storey one bay. Street front has single central glazing bar sash; gateway front has central 6 panelled door with rectangular overlight. East front has 3 bay round arched arcade with rendered square piers on stone plinths. Designated: 13th April 1977.
Reason(s) no Repairs completed in 2013, well maintained. In good condition. longer 'at risk':
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(15) 3 Headstones at Church, Dunham on Trent
Grade: II Last surveyed: 12th February 2018 HE Reference: 1289459
2012 risk level: 3A (At Risk) 2020 risk level: C (Slow decay, no solution agreed)
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Not applicable
Description: Group of 3 headstones. Dated 1729, 1738 and 1731. Ashlar. Arched, rectangular headstone inscribed "Here lieth the body of Mary B....oll who departed this life March 7 1729 aged 60 years". To the right is a decorative arched rectangular headstone with decorative incised lines under the arch and inscribed "Here lieth the body of Robert the son of John and Mary Wills who departed this life February the 19 1738 aged 10 years". 2 metres to the right is the third arched rectangular headstone with inscription "Here lieth the body of Mary the wife of John Bacon who departed this life M.... 2. In the year of our Lord 1731.". Designated: 12th July 1985.
Reason(s) for Very eroded, inscriptions difficult to read. Lichen and greenery evident. 'at risk' status:
(16) North Gateway at Church, Dunham on Trent
Grade: II Last surveyed: 12th February 2018 HE Reference: 1045729
2012 risk level: 4A (Vulnerable) 2020 risk level: C (Slow decay, no solution agreed)
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Not applicable
Description: Gateway. 12 metres north of the church tower. Mid-19th century. Ashlar and iron. Central small iron gate flanked by single engaged columns with moulded capitals which support an ashlar overthrow with hood mould and central cross. The columns are attached to single small sloping ashlar walls. Designated: 12th July 1985.
Reason(s) for Some erosion of stone columns and underside of the ashlar overthrow. Extensive greening 'at risk' status: of stone.
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(17) West Gateway at Church, Dunham on Trent
Grade: II Last surveyed: 12th February 2018 HE Reference: 1212606
2012 risk level: 3A (At Risk) 2020 risk level: C (Slow decay, no solution agreed)
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Not applicable
Description: Gateway, west of the church tower. Mid-19th century. Ashlar and iron. Central small double iron gate flanked by single engaged columns with possible C14 foliate decorated capitals which support an ashlar overthrow with hood mould and central cross. Extending for one and a half metres and sloping down from the columns are single ashlar walls which are set on plinths. Designated: 12th July 1985.
Reason(s) for Significant erosion of stone columns and underside of ashlar overthrow. Extensive greening 'at risk' status: of stone.
(18) Former Rectory (Honeysuckle House), East Markham
Grade: II Last surveyed: 26th May 2020 HE Reference: 1223688
2012 risk level: 3 (At Risk) 2020 risk level: C (Slow decay, no solution agreed)
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Vacant
Description: Rectory. Mid-19th century. Render over red brick. Ashlar plinth. Slate roof. 2 rendered gable stacks. Gables coped with ashlar. Single central blocked opening. Either side are single glazing bar sashes with 3 similar sashes above. To the rear are 2 storey wings. Designated: 28th February 1952.
Reason(s) for Roof repairs have been undertaken. Windows have been removed and stored. Internal 'at risk' status: shutters were exposed for many years, but all window and door openings have now been boarded up. General vegetation, particularly evident to rainwater goods. Partial removal of render to elevations with visible cracking to brickwork.
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(19) Eaton Hall, Eaton
Grade: II Last surveyed: 14th February 2019 HE Reference: 1267102
2012 risk level: 5 (Vulnerable) 2020 risk level: Not At Risk
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Educational Use
Description: House, now college. Early 19th century with later 19th century extension. White painted stucco. Slate roof, hipped to the left with bracketed cornice. 3 large stucco stacks to the rear. The left 5 bays are set on a plinth. 3 storeys, 8 bays. 4 stone steps set into a paved platform lead to the single storey projecting bay with doorway. Designated: 14th November 1985.
Reason(s) no Repaired and well maintained. In good condition. longer 'at risk':
(20) Bramcote School, Gamston
Grade: II Last surveyed: 26th May 2020 HE Reference: 1223924
2012 risk level: 4 (Vulnerable) 2020 risk level: Not At Risk
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Residential
Description: Former rectory, recently a school. Mid-18th century with early 19th century addition. Red brick. Plain tile roof. Single left gable, ridge and external right red brick stacks. Dentil eaves. Set on a brick plinth. 2 storeys plus garret, 6 bays. To the left and extending for 2 metres is a 19th century brick coped wall. To the rear are extensive modern additions, not included in the listing. Designated: 1st February 1967; amended 14th November 1985.
Reason(s) no Converted to dwelling in 2014-15. Repaired and well maintained. In good condition. longer 'at risk':
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(21) Pigeoncote at Church Farm, High Street, Gringley on the Hill
Grade: II Last surveyed: 26th May 2020 HE Reference: 1156629
2012 risk level: 3 (At Risk) 2020 risk level: C (Slow decay, no solution agreed)
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Vacant
Description: A pigeoncote from the late 18th century, of square plan, built in brick with a pantile roof and tumbled brick coped gables. It has a central stable door flanked to each side by a single 20th century casement window. Above is a central close boarded door, and above again are four tiers of pigeonholes. Designated: 23rd November 1984.
Reason(s) for Damage to brickwork on west gable. Repairs also required to roof and guttering. Vegetation 'at risk' status: has increased from 2012 survey, particularly evident from eastern gable.
(22) Almshouses, Grove
Grade: II Last surveyed: 26th May 2020 HE Reference: 1212418
2012 risk level: 1 (Extreme Risk) 2020 risk level: A (Immediate risk, no solution agreed)
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Not applicable
Description: Early 18th century brick and pantile almshouses. Due to vegetation, architectural detailing is indecipherable. Therefore, the cruck truss, pantile roof, brick walls, windows and doors are not visible.
Reason(s) for In serious condition; the almshouses are completely hidden by vegetation. Sections of the 'at risk' status: building have entirely collapsed, most notably the east gable. The building has no road access, and it is difficult to foresee a positive future for these almshouses.
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(23) Cartshed, Warreners Farm, Holbeck
Grade: II Last surveyed: 31st January 2020 HE Reference: 1267526
2012 risk level: 1 (Extreme Risk) 2020 risk level: Not At Risk
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Residential
Description: A cartshed, outbuilding and barn from the 18th century, all built of dressed coursed rubble stone. The cartshed is a single storey building of five bays with dressed coursed rubble piers, the right bay being part blocked with red brick. The rear wall has three buttresses. Attached to the right is a single storey, four bay outbuilding. The barn is two storeys, nine bays. Designated: 12th April 1985.
Reason(s) no Converted to residential in 2020. Extensive repairs carried out. In good condition. longer 'at risk':
(24) Barns at Woodhouse Hall, Holbeck
Grade: II Last surveyed: 3rd March 2020 HE Reference: 1223946
2012 risk level: 1 (Extreme Risk) 2020 risk level: C (Slow decay, no solution agreed)
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Vacant
Description: This range of late 18th and early 19th century agricultural buildings includes a barn, a cartshed and one outbuilding. They are built of coursed rubble, dressed coursed rubble with ashlar quoins and red brick. The buildings have tiled roofs and a mix of fenestration with some shuttered openings. Designated: 12th April 1985.
Reason(s) for The roofs are in very bad condition with slipped tiles, large holes, portions of roofs missing, 'at risk' status: and uneven rooflines. Masonry cracks and repointing is required. Numerous windows are unglazed, and most gutters are broken. Vegetation is also an issue, both on, and around the buildings.
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(25) Canopy to Former Petrol Station, Markham Moor
Grade: II Last surveyed: 2nd December 2019 HE Reference: 1402678
2012 risk level: 4 (Vulnerable) 2020 risk level: Not At Risk
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Commercial
Description: The canopy is a hyperbolic paraboloid shell structure. It has sharp fins that point skywards while the sides sweep low towards the ground. Its form can be likened to a handkerchief, with two corners rising to apexes of 37 feet 4 inches above the ground, while the two opposite corners are only 5 feet above ground. At the dip in the centre, the height is 18 ft 6 in. The canopy is supported on its lower edges by four, simple concrete stanchions. The restaurant building does not have special interest and is excluded from the listing. Designated: 27th March 2012.
Reason(s) no Structure repaired and brought back into use in 2019/20. In good condition. longer 'at risk':
(26) Cartshed, Mattersey Hill Farm, Mattersey
Grade: II Last surveyed: 10th January 2018 HE Reference: 1273784
2012 risk level: 3 (At Risk) 2020 risk level: Not At Risk
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Residential (ancillary)
Description: This range of late 18th and early 19th century agricultural buildings includes a barn, a cartshed and one outbuilding. They are built of coursed rubble, dressed coursed rubble with ashlar quoins and red brick. The buildings have tiled roofs and a mix of fenestration with some shuttered openings. Designated: 27th November 1984.
Reason(s) no Repairs to pillars carried out. In good condition. longer 'at risk':
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(27) Wall at Northfield House, Station Road, Misson
Grade: II Last surveyed: 26th May 2020 HE Reference: 1045074
2012 risk level: 5 (Vulnerable) 2020 risk level: Not At Risk
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Not applicable
Description: House, late C18, brick, partly rendered, with C20 pantile roof. 2 stone coped gables with kneelers, 2 gable stacks, 2 storeys, 3 bays. West front has central plain doorcase with half- glazed C20 door and stained glass overlight, flanked by single plain sashes. Above, 3 plain sashes. All openings have rubbed brick heads. C19 lean-to rear extension, brick with pantile roof. Outside, C19 cast iron spearhead railing with 2 gates. To north, brick boundary wall with stone coping, approx. 25 m long: to south, similar higher boundary wall approx. 75 M long. Designated: 23rd November 1984.
Reason(s) no Repaired and well maintained. In good condition. longer 'at risk':
(28) Misterton Station House, Misterton
Grade: II Last surveyed: 26th May 2020 HE Reference: 1045077
2012 risk level: 3 (At Risk) 2020 risk level: C (Slow decay, no solution agreed)
Ownership: Private Occupancy: ???
Description: Misterton’s former railway station was built in 1875. It is of gault brick with red brick, blue brick and stone dressings and has a slate roof. On either side are one storey lean-to buildings, of which the one to the right used to be the ticket office and toilet block. The former ticket office is of one bay and has a slate roof (of which the slates seems to be lost) with a single gable stack. To the right is the toilet block, flat roofed and also of one bay, with two segmental headed doors. Designated: 23rd November 1984.
Reason(s) for The former ticket office and toilet block are in a very poor condition, being partially overgrown 'at risk' status: with missing roofs. Extensive vegetation clearance also required.
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(29) 7 Gringley Road, Misterton
Grade: II Last surveyed: 26th May 2020 HE Reference: 1045078
2012 risk level: 3 (At Risk) 2020 risk level: C (Slow decay, no solution agreed)
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Vacant
Description: Mid-18th century detached brick house with concrete tile roof. Central 20th century half glazed door surrounded by single plain sashes with segmental heads. Brick and stone coped gables and brick first floor band. Attached to the rear is an 18th century brick pigeoncote with pantile roof. Designated: 23rd November 1984.
Reason(s) for The house requires maintenance, most notably to the masonry, windows and gutters. The 'at risk' status: roof’s condition appears fair. The rear service wing, Pigeoncote, and outbuildings, require repair and maintenance. Evidence of spalled brickwork and increased vegetation. Slipped pantiles also evident. Crack in brickwork above first floor window lintel on south side of rear service wing. Associated barns also in poor condition.
(30) Haxey Gate Bridge, Haxey Road, Misterton
Grade: II Last surveyed: 26th May 2020 HE Reference: 1302728
2012 risk level: 3A (At Risk) 2020 risk level: Not At Risk
Ownership: Unknown Occupancy: Not applicable
Description: Road bridge, late 18th century. Ashlar with ashlar dressings. Single segmental arch with square imposts projecting. Ashlar parapet, rendered. Single square ashlar gate pier at north end. Designated: 23rd November 1984.
Reason(s) no Repaired throughout in 2018, including removal of vegetation and replacement of copings. In longer 'at risk': good condition.
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(31) Access Bridge at Pumping Station, Soss Lane, Misterton
Grade: II Last surveyed: 26th May 2020 HE Reference: 1045082
2012 risk level: 3A (At Risk) 2020 risk level: Not At Risk
Ownership: Nottinghamshire County Council Occupancy: Not applicable
Description: Access road bridge, c.1803, brick with stone coping, soffit and imposts. Single stilted segmental arch, curved brick parapet with stone coping, linked with boundary wall of south engine house. Designated: 23rd November 1984.
Reason(s) for Repairs carried out in 2019. In good condition. 'at risk' status:
(32) Langwith Mill House, Nether Langwith
Grade: II Last surveyed: 2nd March 2020 HE Reference: 1224043
2012 risk level: 1 (Extreme Risk) 2020 risk level: A (Immediate risk, no solution agreed)
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Partially occupied
Description: Late 18th century house, increased in height during the early 19th century, with later extensions. Dressed coursed rubble with ashlar quoins. Slate roof with stone coped gables and dressed coursed rubble gable chimney stacks. Two and a half storeys, 5 bays. Central doorway with panelled door and overlight.
Reason(s) for In new ownership from 2019. Repairs being carried out to exterior, including to roof, masonry, 'at risk' status: chimney stack, windows and render/pointing. All openings secured. Interior suffered fire damage in 2018, but being repaired. Building still mostly vacant, although now secure and should be in partial use later in 2020.
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(33) Ragnall Hall, Main Street, Ragnall
Grade: II Last surveyed: 26th May 2020 HE Reference: 1276446
2012 risk level: 3 (At Risk) 2020 risk level: C (Slow decay, no solution agreed)
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Partially occupied
Description: Ragnall Hall is a former country house, probably the seat of the Mellish family. It dates back to the early seventeenth century with early nineteenth century alterations. The farmhouse at the front of the hall dates from the 19th century and is of rendered red brick with a hipped slate roof. To the right is the steep gable and one mullion-and-transom-cross window of the early 17th century hall. The main parts of the old hall survive as storehouses. Designated: 28th February 1952.
Reason(s) for The Hall and outbuildings show signs of neglect; however, it is recognised that sections of the 'at risk' status: roof have been repaired since the 2012 survey. Farmhouse roof has also been repaired in last 10-15 years. The farmhouse is occupied, the hall and other outbuildings are mostly vacant but used for storage of agricultural implements, and in poor condition with no solution agreed.
(34) Barn at Ragnall Stables, Main Street, Ragnall
Grade: II Last surveyed: 26th May 2020 HE Reference: 1233877
2012 risk level: 3 (At Risk) 2020 risk level: A (Immediate risk, no solution agreed)
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Vacant
Description: The aisled barn at Ragnall Stables dates to about 1700 with 19th century alterations. It is of red brick and retains most of the original timber frame under its pantile roof. There is a single aisle to the east with the west side having a large doorway with wooden door. The interior has a purlin roof, six remaining main posts, wall plates and many other original timbers. Designated: 12th July 1985.
Reason(s) for The condition of the barn has significantly deteriorated from the 2012 survey; the pantiles 'at risk' status: have been removed, leaving the significant roof structure and internal timbers exposed. Temporary works to make the building weatherproof in 2019 have failed. The brickwork has cracks and timber joinery needs replacing. Roof needs repairing and re-tiling. Rainwater goods missing. Application received for residential conversion in April 2020, although without structural survey.
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(35) 26 & 28 Grove Street, Retford
Grade: II Last surveyed: 15th July 2019 HE Reference: 1045178
2012 risk level: 1 (Extreme Risk) 2020 risk level: Not At Risk
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Partially occupied
Description: Early C19. 3 storeys in brick with pantile roof. 4 windows, 1 modern, the others hung sashes with glazing bars, brick voussoirs. 2 windows to ground floor and late C19 shop front. Moulded doorcase with door of 6 carved panels, blocked rectangular ornamental fanlight. Round- headed passage entry. Designated: 5th November 1976.
Reason(s) no Was empty since 1960s. Recently refurbishment both externally and internally. Repairs and longer 'at risk': rebuilding where required. New windows and doors throughout. Mostly in use. In good condition.
(36) King Edward VII School, London Road, Retford
Grade: II Last surveyed: 12th September 2017 HE Reference: 1045184
2012 risk level: 3 (At Risk) 2020 risk level: Not At Risk
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Residential
Description: Built in 1855 in a Tudor style, this school is made up of 1 and 2 storey blocks of red brick with ashlar dressings and Welsh slate roof. The walls are buttressed throughout. The windows are mullion and transom and a pointed tower sits above the central main door decorated with gargoyles, finials and the royal arms. Designated: 5th November 1976. Boundary wall to London Road listed separately.
Reason(s) no Converted to residential units in 2016-18. Repairs carried out throughout, including to longer 'at risk': windows, masonry, chimney stacks and repointing. Fully in use and in good condition.
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(37) Church of St Alban, London Road, Retford
Grade: II Last surveyed: 26th February 2020 HE Reference: 1391188
2012 risk level: 1 (Extreme Risk) 2020 risk level: B (Immediate risk, solution agreed)
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Vacant
Description: Parish church built in 1902-31, initial design and eastern end by Charles Hodgson Fowler. Perpendicular in style, the church is built of limestone ashlar and plain tile roof. In the western corner is an octagonal spirelet with slate roof. Significant windows include a rose window in the north transept, 5-light east window in the chancel, 3-light east window in the Lady chapel, and clerestory windows along the nave. Designated: 30th September 2004.
Reason(s) for Church substantially damaged by fire in August 2008. Internal fabric destroyed, roof 'at risk' status: collapsed. No windows or rainwater goods. Shell of church survives. Walls scaffolded and site fenced off. Planning Permission and Listed Building Consent approved for residential conversion and repairs (ref: 19/00455/FUL & 19/00456/LBA) in 2019, although not yet implemented.
(38) 23 & 24 The Square, Retford
Grade: II Last surveyed: 26th May 2020 HE Reference: 1045150
2012 risk level: 4 (Vulnerable) 2020 risk level: Not At Risk
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Partially occupied
Description: 3 storeys in red brick with Welsh slate roof with end stacks. Pedimented centre breaks forward with rusticated pilasters, which occur also at the ends of the building. Small parapet. Moulded cornice and rusticated ground floor. 3 windows, shouldered and shaped stucco surrounds to lst and 2nd floors, cills on tabs. 1st floor windows of 3 lights. Only the marks remain of cornices and pediments removed in 1960s. Designated: 5th November 1976.
Reason(s) for Extensive repairs carried out 2019/20. Upper floors now occupied. In good condition. 'at risk' status:
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(39) Stables to West Retford Hall, Rectory Road, Retford
Grade: II Last surveyed: 26th May 2020 HE Reference: 1179117
2012 risk level: 3 (At Risk) 2020 risk level: D (Slow decay, solution agreed)
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Vacant
Description: 18th century stable court, altered. 2 storeys in brick with Welsh slate and pantile roofs. One side has 4 windows and door and 2 windows with glazing bars and segmental-arched head above various windows, including 2 with Gothick glazing bars. Round-headed passage entry. Opposite side includes 2 carriage entries. 3rd side backs onto brick garden wall, with later storage extensions. Designated: 14th September 1949.
Reason(s) for The building is not occupied and is considered to be in slow decay. Window and door 'at risk' status: openings all boarded up. Vegetation is an increasing problem. Planning Permission and Listed Building Consent granted for residential conversion (ref: 18/00913/LBA & 18/00912/RSB) in 2018, although not yet implemented.
(40) Ice House at Rockley House, Rockley
Grade: II Last surveyed: 22nd May 2018 HE Reference: 1224429
2012 risk level: 3A (At Risk) 2020 risk level: C (Slow decay, no solution agreed)
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Not applicable
Description: Ice-house. Late 18th century interior, 19th century exterior. Red brick. Pantile roof. Dentil eaves. Doorway with ashlar lintel. Steps lead down to a moulded brick archway and further down to a doorway with depressed arch. Interior has 3 arched niches and a barrel roof. th Designated: 14 November 1985.
Reason(s) for The roof is in need of repair. Vegetation is a problem. Signs of instability in main sandstone 'at risk' status: space.
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(41) Garden Seat at Serlby Park, Serlby Hall, Serlby
Grade: II Last surveyed: 28th March 2018 HE Reference: 1273915
2012 risk level: 1A (Extreme Risk) 2020 risk level: A (Immediate risk, no solution agreed)
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Not applicable
Description: Late 18th century garden seat, constructed from red brick, ashlar and stucco. Pantile roofs with stone coped parapets. Single storey, three bays with impost bands. The central, slightly projecting bay has a ‘Serliana’ with brick piers and ashlar imposts. The top of the arch is flanked by single recessed square panels with flat head cambered arches. To the side of the single walls are sloping parapets and single kneelers with stuccoed bands continuing from the imposts.
Reason(s) for The north pier has collapsed and lies on the ground. There are cracks in the south pier, and 'at risk' status: evidence of subsidence.
(42) Tennis Pavilion, Serlby Hall, Serlby
Grade: II Last surveyed: 28th March 2018 HE Reference: 1370366
2012 risk level: 1 (Extreme Risk) 2020 risk level: A (Immediate risk, no solution agreed)
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Not applicable
Description: Late 18th century tennis pavilion in the grounds of Serlby Hall. Constructed of red brick and ashlar with hipped slate roofs. Two storey, three bays building, with a slightly projected central bay. Evidence of glazing bars to some openings. Also referred to as ‘The Barracks’, as it was used by soldiers during the 20th century.
Reason(s) for The building is vacant, with the roof covering missing, exposing the masonry to weather and 'at risk' status: further deterioration. The structure is unstable, and scaffolding supports the walls internally. Glazing to window openings are missing with some timber glazing bars remaining. Vegetation is of major concern.
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(43) Ha-ha at Shireoaks Hall, Shireoaks
Grade: II Last surveyed: 29th May 2020 HE Reference: 1370409
2012 risk level: 3A (At Risk) 2020 risk level: C (Slow decay, no solution agreed)
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Not applicable
Description: Early-18th century retaining wall, sunk into a ditch within a landscape garden/park. This structural feature creates a barrier without disrupting the view; located 100 metres west of the Shireoaks Hall. Constructed from coursed squared rubble with ashlar coping, approximately 150 metres in length.
Reason(s) for The wall suffers from extensive vegetation cover with roots causing structural problems to 'at risk' status: masonry, partial stonework collapse, mining subsidence is evident.
(44) Yews Farmhouse, Main Street, Styrrup
Grade: II Last surveyed: 19th September 2019 HE Reference: 1266718
2012 risk level: 5 (Vulnerable) 2020 risk level: Not At Risk
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Residential
Description: 16th century cottage. Refronted late eighteenth century. Red brick front on a coursed rubble plinth, probable complete timber frame. Pantile roof, two red brick gable stacks. 2 storeys, 3 bays. Central doorway, panelled door with moulded wooden surround. To the top right of the doorway is a small glazing bar pointed arched fixed light. Between this and the doorway is a wooden post rising from the plinth to the eaves, there is a similar post at the left angle. Designated: 12th April 1985.
Reason(s) no Extensive repairs carried out in 2019. Occupied and in good condition. longer 'at risk':
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(45) Stable Block at The Mantles, Blyth Road, Torworth
Grade: II Last surveyed: 29th May 2020 HE Reference: 1222617
2012 risk level: 3 (At Risk) 2020 risk level: C (Slow decay, no solution agreed)
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Vacant
Description: Late-18th century stable block, barn and attached buildings. Constructed from ashlar, red bricks with pantile roofs. Stable block has central 2 1/2 storey single bay, flanked by single 2 storey 5 bay wings. An ashlar central bay with stone coped gable and kneelers to the front with hipped roof to the rear. 1st and 2nd floor bands, tall elliptical carriage arch with keystone, arched opening in the attic and 2 round tie plates. The flanking wings, each of brick with ashlar quoins, have dentilated eaves and set on an ashlar plinth.
Reason(s) for Section of roof is deteriorating, and vegetation growth on walls. 'at risk' status:
(46) Pigeoncote, Brookside Farm, Treswell
Grade: II Last surveyed: 26th May 2020 HE Reference: 1233883
2012 risk level: 3 (At Risk) 2020 risk level: C (Slow decay, no solution agreed)
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Vacant
Description: Mid-18th century pigeoncote, now store. Constructed from red brick with a pantile roof and decorative brickwork to gables, i.e. crowstepped detail. Dentil eaves band with a further raised brick eaves band, extends around gable walls. 2 storeys with garret in the roof space. West wall has a doorway with wooden door under a segmental arch. Above, breaking the band, is an arched panel with entrances for pigeons and above is a single owl opening. The east wall has similar doorway and single owl opening. Interior has nesting boxes and perches.
Reason(s) for Roof and masonry continue to deteriorate, with a hole to the roof causing remaining pantiles 'at risk' status: to concave, along with missing ridge tiles. Failing lintels to window openings, missing bricks, and gable lean to east wall.
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(47) Castle Garden at Wallingwells Hall, Wallingwells
Grade: II Last surveyed: September 2015 (inaccessible 2020) HE Reference: 1224552
2012 risk level: 1A (Extreme Risk) 2020 risk level: A (Immediate risk, no solution agreed)
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Not applicable
Description: Garden wall with 4 projecting pavilions at the angles. Mid C18. Coursed rubble with ashlar dressings. Quadrangle plan, standing at the head of a quarry, with an embattled coursed rubble wall to the north, east and west. At the north east and north west corners are single storey pavilions, each with a single pointed arched entrance in their north walls. At the south east corner is a 3 storey embattled pavilion. The west side, first floor, opens out into the garden, with single central pointed archway, flanked by single, taller, narrower, similar arches. In the south wall is a single pointed arched window opening.
Reason(s) for In very poor condition. Stone erosion throughout. Vegetation clearance required. Partial 'at risk' status: areas of collapse. In need of extensive repair.
(48) Walled Garden at Wallingwells Hall, Wallingwells
Grade: II Last surveyed: 28th May 2020 HE Reference: 1266865
2012 risk level: 3A (At Risk) 2020 risk level: C (Slow decay, no solution agreed)
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Not applicable
Description: Walled garden. Coursed rubble with quoins and ashlar coping. Quadrangle plan. Doorway to the east with wooden door, ashlar surround and keystone. Interior north wall, near the base, a stone with incised cross marking where Dame Margaret Dourant, the second prioress, is reputedly buried. The south west corner has coursed rubble lean-to with exterior concrete lintel. The east wall has single stone block with worn decorative moulding.
Reason(s) for In need of extensive repair. 'at risk' status:
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(49) Camelia House, Welbeck
Grade: II Last surveyed: 3rd April 2018 HE Reference: 1224847
2012 risk level: 1 (Extreme Risk) 2020 risk level: A (Immediate risk, no solution agreed)
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Partially occupied
Description: A large conservatory for growing camellias. Mid-19th century, built of glass and iron. Camelia House forms a group of buildings with a set of workshops, and the entrance to one of the tunnels at Welbeck Abbey. A single storey structure of three bays, with decorative iron work and glazing. Each bay is divided by an iron pier and has three arched traceried fixed lights. The rear entrance has an ashlar wall with balustraded parapet and central carriageway.
Reason(s) for The building was noted as being at risk when it was listed in 1985 and has considerably 'at risk' status: deteriorated since. Sadly, much of the roof structure has gone. The remaining fabric is corroding with substantial overgrown.
(50) Ice House at Wiseton Hall, Wiseton
Grade: II Last surveyed: 27th March 2018 HE Reference: 1045051
2012 risk level: 1A (Extreme Risk) 2020 risk level: A (Immediate risk, no solution agreed)
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Vacant
Description: Ice-house dates to c.1800s. Detailing visible from the exterior, which includes: a brick doorway, damaged segmental head, and partially rendered walls. Interior detailing includes: brick passage with 2 door openings, a domed brick chamber, and partially rendered walls.
Reason(s) for Condition has worsened since 2012 survey. The structure is still unused and considered to 'at risk' status: be in very poor condition. There is a steel prop to the entrance, as lintel has collapsed. Missing sections of lime render to exterior. Trees and ivy cover the structure.
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(51) Lady’s Bridge, Wiseton
Grade: II Last surveyed: 26th May 2020 HE Reference: 1156858
2012 risk level: 3A (At Risk) 2020 risk level: C (Slow decay, no solution agreed)
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Not applicable
Description: Lady’s Bridge serves the canal. Late-18th and 19th century in date. Architectural detailing includes rendered brick with ashlar dressings, single stilted segmented arch with ashlar soffits with centre keystones, ashlar coping with ornamental 19th century cast iron railings, and octagonal abutments and railing piers with ashlar caps.
Reason(s) for No noticeable change from 2012 survey. Corroding to railings, excessive ivy growth, 'at risk' status: delamination of render, and collapsed pier to the west elevation.
(52) 93 Bridge Street, Worksop
Grade: II Last surveyed: 29th May 2020 HE Reference: 1156199
2012 risk level: 5 (Vulnerable) 2020 risk level: Not At Risk
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Partially occupied
Description: House, now shops. Early C19. Brick, stuccoed, with hipped slate roof. Stone sills, stucco quoins to right only, plain timber eaves, 3 side wall stacks. 4 storeys, 4 bays. Facade has 2 C20 shopfronts, and above 4 plain sashes on each floor, those on the fourth floor being smaller. Later C19 rear wing, brick with slate roof, for industrial use. Designated: 1st April 1985.
Reason(s) no Repaired and well maintained. In good condition longer 'at risk':
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(53) 106-110 Bridge Street, Worksop
Grade: II Last surveyed: 29th May 2020 HE Reference: 1156225
2012 risk level: 3 (At Risk) 2020 risk level: D (Slow decay, solution agreed)
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Partially occupied
Description: 108 & 110 Bridge Street is a rare survivor from the 17th century. Known as the ‘Eclipse Building’, it has an early oak staircase and a cruck trussed roof structure under a steeply pitched slate roof of coped gables with kneelers. Rendered frontage was rebuilt in the 19th century, featuring rusticated quoins, moulded architraves, wall banding, and coped parapet with modillioned eaves to the left three bays. Adjacent to the ‘Eclipse Building’ is the third bay, ‘Dukeries Café’, 106 Bridge Street.
Reason(s) for Much of exterior to 108-110 repaired and repainted in 2018. However, majority still remains 'at risk' status: empty and interior and parts of side/rear in deteriorating condition. 106 is in poor condition due to extensive water damage, vegetation growth at parapet level, failing cement render and windows requiring repairs/replacement. Architectural features missing, including stone balustrade at roof level and large section of modillioned eaves. A high priority recognised by Townscape Heritage scheme; funding is available until 2022. Planning Permission and Listed Building Consent granted in 2019/20 (ref: 19/00501/FUL & 19/00502/LBA) for replacement of shopfront and conversion of upper floors into 9 residential flats, at 108-110, although not yet implemented.
(54) 124 Bridge Street, Worksop
Grade: II Last surveyed: 29th May 2020 HE Reference: 1045064
2012 risk level: 3 (At Risk) 2020 risk level: C (Slow decay, no solution agreed)
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Partially occupied
Description: Built in 1760 (illustrated on a decorative downpipe hopper head). Constructed from brick with ashlar details, decorative banding, and parapet with iron balustrade. Sliding sash windows with rubbed brick arches and keystone, and a gabled dormer to the roof. A carriage entrance to set-back bay to the left; shopfront is flanked by Doric columns.
Reason(s) for Poor brickwork to façade, window surrounds and rainwater goods. Overall, poor condition, in 'at risk' status: need of basic maintenance and repairs. Vegetation growing from gutter outlet. A high priority building recognised by Townscape Heritage Initiative; funding is available until 2022.
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(55) Old Toll Bar Lodge, Drinking Pit Lane, Worksop
Grade: II Last surveyed: 7th August 2018 HE Reference: 1156540
2012 risk level: 3 (At Risk) 2020 risk level: C (Slow decay, no solution agreed)
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Vacant
Description: Toll house, early 19th century. Architectural detailing includes coursed squared stone, ashlar stone surrounds to openings, central ornate chimney stack, deep eaves, decorative rise and fall brackets. The building is single storey and has a cross plan form.
Reason(s) for Since 2012 survey, masonry repairs have been carried out with some repointing. However, 'at risk' status: the slate roof has not been reinstated and the temporary metal roof covering is in situ. Rainwater goods have not been reinstated. Openings are boarded up. Chimney pots removed. Vegetation increased. Building remains vacant.
(56) Bracebridge Pumping Station, High Hoe Road, Worksop
Grade: II Last surveyed: 29th May 2020 HE Reference: 1370404
2012 risk level: 4 (Vulnerable) 2020 risk level: C (Slow decay, no solution agreed)
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Vacant
Description: Bracebridge Pumping Station built in 1881 as a sewage pumping station. Designed in the Romanesque style, typical of Victorian industrial buildings. The engine house and chimney survive, although the boiler house has been demolished. Brick built with a hipped slate roof and decorative tall brick chimney stack with square plan ashlar base.
Reason(s) for Building is vacant, but in a stable condition. Susceptible to deterioration through lack of 'at risk' status: glazing to windows. Vegetation requires removal in several locations. Isolated areas of brickwork damage, including on chimney. Cracked stonework on plinth of chimney. Various Planning Permissions/Listed Building Consents granted for conversion and extension, although not implemented.
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(57) Barn and Stable at Lodge Farm, Lodge Lane (off Mansfield Road), Worksop
Grade: II Last surveyed: 29th May 2020 HE Reference: 1156602
2012 risk level: 3 (At Risk) 2020 risk level: C (Slow decay, no solution agreed)
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Vacant
Description: Early-19th century barn and stables. Constructed from coursed rubble with hipped pantile roofs. Architectural detailing includes ashlar dressings, quoins and eaves banding. The barn range includes a 2 storey, 4 bay barn and lower stable range to the east, which is 2 storeys and 3 bays. To the right of the site is a mounting block.
Reason(s) for Buildings require extensive maintenance. Substantial vegetation (mainly ivy) covers much of 'at risk' status: the walls and roof, hiding window and door openings. Slipped tiles have caused holes in roof. Re-pointing to masonry where required.
(58) Drive Wall, Worksop Manor, Mansfield Road, Worksop
Grade: II Last surveyed: 17th August 2017 HE Reference: 1156628
2012 risk level: 3A (At Risk) 2020 risk level: Not At Risk
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Not applicable
Description: 18th century boundary walls to one of the entrance drives to Worksop Manor. Constructed from squared rubble with ashlar dressings. Architectural detailing includes intermediate buttresses, rusticated gate piers with pyramidal caps at intervals. Approximately 200 metres long.
Reason(s) no Sections of partial collapse have been rebuilt, and repairs to masonry and repointing has been longer 'at risk': undertaken to sections of the larger boundary wall (left of drive when approaching the Manor). In good condition.
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(59) 196-198 Newcastle Avenue, Worksop
Grade: II Last surveyed: 29th May 2020 HE Reference: 1370074
2012 risk level: 1 (Extreme Risk) 2020 risk level: A (Immediate risk, no solution agreed)
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Vacant
Description: The site once consisted of a pair of cottages dating back to the early 19th century. Constructed from square rubble and brick dressings with a pantile roof. 2 Storeys, 2 bays and one gable stack. The rear once had a single storey lean-to extension.
Reason(s) for Works carried out in 2015 to take down the roof which had collapsed and to remove 'at risk' status: surrounding vegetation. However, no long-term solution has been agreed. Vegetation still a serious issue. No doors remain, and windows are unglazed. The site is fenced off.
(60) Ice House, Gateford Farmhouse, Old Gateford Road, Worksop
Grade: II Last surveyed: January 2009 (inaccessible 2020) HE Reference: 1156569
2012 risk level: 3A (At Risk) 2020 risk level: C (Slow decay, no solution agreed)
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Vacant
Description: Late-18th century ice-house. Constructed from coursed squared rubble and brick with ashlar dressings. West entrance has brick stairs with ashlar lintel and inner doorway and east entrance has rubble ramp and similar lintel. It has a square lined chamber with segmental brick vault, approximately 5 metres each way.
Reason(s) for Unused and neglected. Vegetation, litter, and vandalism are causing a problem to the 'at risk' status: structure. The structure’s isolated location in a woodland/scrub along with its vulnerable condition, i.e. potential fire risk, contributes to its ‘at risk’ status. It is most likely that the inner chamber will need recording and securing in preparation for a manageable decline.
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(61) The French Horn Hotel, Potter Street, Worksop
Grade: II Last surveyed: 29th May 2020 HE Reference: 1392412
2012 risk level: 4 (Vulnerable) 2020 risk level: Not At Risk
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Partially occupied
Description: The French Horn dates to 1906 and replaced an earlier public house on the same site. Designed by local architect Frederick Hopkinson, its distinctive exterior includes faience tiles to the frontage, smooth red brick and terracotta, sand stone detailing, timber joinery and rosemary roof tiles.
Reason(s) for Roof repaired in 2012. Extensive repairs carried out 2019/20. Partially occupied. In Good 'at risk' status: condition.
(62) Telephone Exchange, Queen Street, Worksop
Grade: II Last surveyed: 29th May 2020 HE Reference: 1359555
2012 risk level: 4 (Vulnerable) 2020 risk level: E (Fair condition, no use)
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Vacant
Description: The former Worksop Telephone Exchange erected by the Ministry of Works in 1937. Constructed in brown/red brick in English bond with Westmorland slate roof (laid in diminishing courses). The original timber windows survive throughout the building, primarily of multiple-pane cross-transom and mullion casement types. Much of the original cast iron guttering also survives. The datestone on the front gives the date “1937”.
Reason(s) for The building is vacant with all windows boarded up. Planning Permission and Listed Building 'at risk' status: Consent granted for mixed use and external changes in 2014 (ref: 14/00620/RSB & 14/00621/LBA), partially implemented, although works not completed.
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(63) Quorn House, 50 Watson Road, Worksop
Grade: II Last surveyed: 29th May 2020 HE Reference: 1045772
2012 risk level: 4 (Vulnerable) 2020 risk level: D (Slow decay, solution agreed)
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Commercial
Description: The building is understood to date from the late-18th/early-19th century and is thought to have once had an industrial use. Constructed from brick with a colour washed finish, ashlar dressings and hipped and pyramidal slate roofs. 2 storeys, 5 bays, and has an irregular façade with a recessed bay containing pilastered doorcase with moulded capitals and hood with plaque inscribed ‘Quorn House’. Two sash window openings are decorative bracketed sills and hoods.
Reason(s) for Building is occupied as offices. Extensive repairs and maintenance required, including to 'at risk' status: paintwork and plinth. Window shutters on front not authorised. Planning Permission and Listed Building Consent granted in 2018 for rear extension and repairs (ref: 18/00932/FUL & 18/00933/LBA), not yet implemented.
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(64) The Chestnuts, Low Street, Beckingham
Grade: II Last surveyed: 2nd October 2019 HE Reference: 1045089
2012 risk level: New entry 2020 risk level: F (Repairs in progress, use agreed)
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Residential
Description: House, late C18, brick, pebbledashed, pantiled roof. Rendered plinth, moulded wood eaves, dentillated eaves at rear, coped gables, 2 gable stacks, stone cills; 2 storeys, 5 bays, L plan, central reeded timber doorcase with fanlight and moulded timber hood, containing C19 glazed door. Flanked by 2 glazing bar sashes with segmental heads; above, 5 glazing bar sashes with stone lintels. Right gable has single round-headed sash with Y tracery. Rear wing has 2 glazing bar sashes with segmental heads and above, single glazing bar sash. C18 barn adjoining rear wing, brick with hipped pantile roof, 2 storeys, 3 windows, has all C20 doors and fenestration.
Reason(s) for Render failing and partially removed. Windows in need of repairs. Dams issues internally. 'at risk' status: Several unauthorised PVC windows/doors.
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(65) Church of Holy Trinity, Cottam
Grade: II Last surveyed: 28th May 2020 HE Reference: 1212380
2012 risk level: New entry 2020 risk level: C (Slow decay, no solution agreed)
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Vacant
Description: Chapel-of-Ease. C12, C16, restored 1869 and 1890. Coursed rubble and dressed stone with ashlar quoins and dressings. Slate roof. Nave and chancel under continuous roof, south porch, 4 bays. Chamfered plinth, coped east gable with cross.
Reason(s) for Structurally sound, but needs repair/maintenance, particularly important as the building is 'at risk' status: vacant with no use found. Bell mounting has failed, areas of erosion caused by cement pointing, vegetation on eastern gable penetrating under copings, damaged tile on ridge of porch roof. Lychgate (curtilage) also requires repairs to gates and side panels.
(66) Lychgate & Walls at Church of St Giles, Darlton
Grade: II Last surveyed: 12th February 2019 HE Reference: 1045726
2012 risk level: New entry 2020 risk level: C (Slow decay, no solution agreed)
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Not applicable
Description: Lychgate and walls. Mid C19. Ashlar and wood. Tile roof topped with decorative iron crosses. The lychgate has 2 coped ashlar walls each surmounted by open decorative wooden traceried and cusped panels, these support the gabled roof with decorative bargeboards and pendants. The west side has a small carved double wooden gate. Attached to the north is a low rock- faced ashlar wall with chamfered coping, this extends for 10 metres. A similar wall is attached to the south of the lychgate extending south then curving east for 50 metres.
Reason(s) for Lychgate has scaffolding to support structure; however, repair works are necessary to make 'at risk' status: structure stable. Maintenance to boundary required, including repointing and resetting of stone copings.
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(67) Cushpool House, Plantation Road, East Markham
Grade: II Last surveyed: 2nd December 2019 HE Reference: 1223684
2012 risk level: New entry 2020 risk level: C (Slow decay, no solution agreed)
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Partially occupied
Description: House. Early C18 with late C18 front. Red brick. Header bond. Hipped pantiled roof. 2 outer red brick stacks. Dentil eaves. Two and a half storeys, 3 bays. Central doorway with panelled door, traceried overlight, panelled reveal and wooden surround. Either side are single glazing bar sashes with 3 similar sashes above and 3 similar, smaller sashes on the top floor. To the rear is a lower early C18 2 storey, 5 bay range with altered openings.
Reason(s) for Brickwork damage caused by extensive use of cement pointing. Windows require repairs, 'at risk' status: especially cills.
(68) Grove War Memorial and Steps, Main Street, Grove
Grade: II Last surveyed: 26th May 2020 HE Reference: 1421788
2012 risk level: New entry 2020 risk level: C (Slow decay, no solution agreed)
Ownership: Unknown Occupancy: Not applicable
Description: The memorial comprises a medieval-style granite cross, its elaborated cross-head set on a collar atop a heptagonal column, which at its base splays outwards onto a heptagonal plinth. An inscription is incised onto three of the plinth’s seven faces. It reads TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN HONOUR OF THOSE WHO SERVED/ IN THE GREAT WAR ON LAND AND SEA/ 1914-1918. No names are recorded. The memorial stands on a grassy knoll; it is approached by two flights of stone-flagged steps which are included in the listing.
Reason(s) for Both sets of stone steps require extensive repair, with some also needing replacement. Many 'at risk' status: are dislodged and slipping down the bank due to roots from adjacent trees. Surrounding stone flagstones broken and dislodged. Memorial also covered in lichen. Bank shows evidence of erosion.
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(69) Boat House, Serlby Park, Serlby
Grade: II Last surveyed: 28th March 2018 HE Reference: 1273928
2012 risk level: New entry 2020 risk level: C (Slow decay, no solution agreed)
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Not applicable
Description: Boat house. Early C19. Ashlar base and rendered brick. Hipped slate roof projecting over the eaves. Single storey with 2 storey lake side. Canted end with central doorway with wooden door and pointed, arched, traceried overlight. Flanked by single pointed, arched, traceried fixed lights. The lake side has a large flat headed opening. Above is a doorway with half glazed door and pointed, arched, overlight with glazing bars. All lights lack glazing.
Reason(s) for The building is in fair condition; however, the render requires repairs, with brickwork exposed. 'at risk' status: Substantial moss to the roof, which can cause moisture retention, although a seasonal brushing down will help to control excessive build-up. Vegetation removal and joinery repairs are also necessary.
(70) 9 Market Place, Retford
Grade: II Last surveyed: 28th May 2020 HE Reference: 1370354
2012 risk level: New entry 2020 risk level: C (Slow decay, no solution agreed)
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Partially occupied
Description: Late C18. 3 storeys in red brick with new roof and moulded eaves cornice. 3 first floor windows with moulded surrounds and modern glazing. 2 outer windows to top floor have tabs, centre window shouldered. Modern ground floor shop fronts.
Reason(s) for Upper floors vacant and requiring internal repairs. Windows all require repairs including 'at risk' status: missing glass and damaged glazing bars and cills. Window surrounds in poor condition and some repointing required.
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(71) Gothic Cottage, Little Lane, Retford
Grade: II Last surveyed: 28th May 2020 HE Reference: 1045133
2012 risk level: New entry 2020 risk level: E (Under repair, no user identified)
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Partially occupied
Description: House. 1834. Brick with terracotta details. Pantile roof, with terra- cotta coped gables and 2 brick gable stacks. Main front, 2 storey, 3 bay, painted white. Central doorway, in slightly projecting porch with tile roof, pointed moulded arched doorway with plank door and Gothick tracery fan light, flanked by gabled buttresses topped by finials. Above a coat-of-arms and ornate decoration to the eaves, plus a shield inscribed 1834. Either side are pointed arched windows in moulded surrounds, with Gothick glazing bar sashed with ornate hoods and aprons. Above 3 similar pointed arched windows, the central one flanked by projecting, canopied niches containing statutes. Gothick traceried eaves band.
Reason(s) for Failing paint across frontage, areas of brickwork damage. 'at risk' status:
(72) Drakeholes Inn (White Swan), Drakeholes
Grade: II Last surveyed: 28th May 2020 HE Reference: 1302662
2012 risk level: New entry 2020 risk level: C (Slow decay, no solution agreed)
Ownership: Private Occupancy: Commercial
Description: Inn, late C18, brick with plain tile roof. Rendered plinth, sill band, first floor band dentillated eaves, hipped roofs. 3 rear wall stacks, single large ridge stack, ridge stack on rear range, 3 storey central block flanked by 2 storey and single storey wings: 5 bays. Projecting central canted bay has heavily rusticated opening with C20 door, flanked by single C20 glazing bar casements in rubbed brick heads. Above, central glazing bar sash flanked by single glazing bar casements all in round headed openings. Above again, 3 smaller glazing bar casements. Flanking 2 storey wings. have single glazing bar sashes and above single glazing bar casements in rubbed brick heads. Single storey wings each have 2 glazing bar casements. To left C20 brick link with canted brick porch adjoining C19 outbuilding, brick with pantile roof, 2 storeys, 3 windows. Symmetrical front with 2 glazing bar French windows in segmental heads; above 3 glazing bar casements with segmental heads.
Reason(s) for In recent years the building has remained vacant and fallen into disrepair. Some windows are 'at risk' status: smashed, others are boarded up, along with some door openings. The site is overgrown causing discolouration to rendered elevations with neglect to boundary treatments. Planning permission and Listed Building Consent was granted in 2017 for alterations and refurbishment (ref: 17/00549/FUL & 17/00550/LBA) but was not implemented. The property was sold in May 2019. The Local Planning Authority can provide new owners with advice regarding relevant site history and would welcome any correspondence.
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Historic England produce a yearly update of all Listed Buildings at grade I, grade II* and grade II (places of worship only) which are considered to be ‘at risk’. In addition, Historic England also record Conservation Areas ‘at risk’, Scheduled Ancient Monuments ‘at risk’ and Registered Park & Gardens ‘at risk’. Details of these, from the last survey published in 2019, are provided on Historic England’s website and are listed below:
Listed Buildings
Grade: Name: Settlement: HE Ref: 2019 Risk Level: I Church of St Oswald Dunham on Trent 1370101 A I Church of St Peter and St Paul East Drayton 1212946 C I Church of St Peter Gamston 1224125 F I Hodsock Priory Gatehouse Hodsock 1187689 C I Church of All Saints Misterton 1302717 C I Gateway and walls from Manor Farm to Rampton 1276407 C churchyard I Worksop Priory Gatehouse Worksop 1045028 D II* Church of All Saints Beckingham 1045129 D II* Church of St Giles Carburton 1370105 C II* Church of St Giles Darlton 1212465 A II* Church of St Matthew Normanton on Trent 1233792 A II* Church of St Michael the Archangel Retford 1370357 C II* Church of St Swithun Retford 1370346 A II* Arch at Serlby Park Serlby 1224495 C II* Shireoaks Hall Shireoaks 1370408 A II* East stable and outbuildings at Shireoaks 1045054 C Shireoaks Hall II* West stable at Shireoaks Hall Shireoaks 1045055 C II* Torksey Viaduct over River Trent Torksey/Rampton 1359456 D II Methodist Church, Grove Street Retford 1393069 A
Conservation Areas
Name: Condition Vulnerability: Trend:
Nether Langwith Conservation Area Very bad Low No significant change Worksop Conservation Area Very bad Low No significant change
Scheduled Ancient Monuments
Name: Settlement: HE Ref: Condition: Principle Trend: Vulnerability: Roman fort and a Scaftworth 1018529 Extensive Drainage/dewatering Declining section of Roman significant road 350m north west problems of Holly House Farm
Registered Park & Gardens
Name: Settlement: HE Ref: Condition: Vulnerability: Trend:
Shireoaks Hall Shireoaks 1000367 Extensive High Declining significant problems
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Contact details
For details about Bassetlaw’s Heritage at Risk Register or any heritage assets included in this document, please visit the ‘Conservation and Heritage’ section of the Council’s website, or contact the Council’s Conservation Team:
Email: [email protected] (address emails to ‘Conservation Team’)
Telephone: 01909 533427
Post: Conservation Team, Planning Services, Bassetlaw District Council, Queens Buildings, Potter Street, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 2AH
Document availability:
Copies of the document are available at Bassetlaw District Council Planning Services and on the Council’s website: https://www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/
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