South east London is full of beautiful historic buildings, but they need a lot of maintenance to stay in good condition.
Sadly, lots of the listed buildings in London have become derelict and are in desperate need of repairs.
Historic England, the public body that looks after England's historic environment, oversees a register of listed buildings, sites, and conservation areas it deems 'at-risk'.
Here are some of the listed buildings in south east London that we’re at risk of losing forever if something isn’t done to save them.
Chapel House – Blackfen Road, Bexley DA15
This Grade II listed garden building in Sidcup was originally built in 1761.
It is currently not in use and, although the owner has maintained it in recent years, it is still slowly decaying.
There are also no immediate plans to bring the building back into use despite a previously scheme being agreed upon.
Victorian Folly of Medieval Ruins in Bromley Palace Park – Rafford Way, Bromley BR1
Another Grade II listed structure – this garden building has been seriously damaged.
The stonework and lime render were ruined by ivy and other woody vegetation which has now been cleared.
The structure is still decaying, but there are hopes that a nearby development will fund the repair of this heritage asset.
91 High Street – St Mary Cray, Orpington BR5
This 16th Century residential building is classed as priority B – at immediate risk of further rapid deterioration.
The Grade II listed building is in very poor condition with a flank wall at risk of collapse.
It has been granted planning permission for repairs and development, but work is still yet to be started.
Church of St Saviours – Middle Park Avenue, Greenwich SE9
This Grade II listed church is at immediate risk of further rapid deterioration without any solution agreed – putting it in the highest priority category.
The church has been largely unchanged since it was built in 1932, but now the roof coverings are in need of repair and the windows are decayed.
The church is seeking urgent funding for emergency repairs, as well as health and safety works so that the building can be saved.
Winter Garden of former Avery Hill Training College – Bexley Road, Greenwich SE9
This large conservatory built in the 1800s has been bought as part of the wider site by the Local Authority for educational use.
They are ensuring that urgent works are being carried out to improve the Grade II listed building’s condition, but discussions are still ongoing about the future use of the building.
Church of St Mary the Virgin – Lewisham High Street, Lewisham SE13
This Georgian church, raised over a crypt, underwent roof repairs and a drainage project in 2016 using grant money from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
However, the church is still considered to be in poor condition.
A second phase of roofing repairs is desperately needed to the tower and chancel of this Grade II* listed building.
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