# Historic England adds 197 vulnerable sites to heritage at risk register

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/norman-conquest-castle-and-dickens-chalet-among-sites-added-to-heritage-at-risk-register/
- Published: 2026-11-05T06:00:56+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T06:17:40+00:00
- Original publisher: The Guardian (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2026/nov/05/hastings-castle-dickens-chalet-heritage-at-risk-register
- Topics: Culture, Fashion, UK, World

## Key points

- Historic England added 197 sites to its at risk register.
- Weather, erosion and disrepair threaten notable historic places.
- 85 sites, including Newlyn harbour, have been saved.

## Summary

Historic England has added 197 sites to its heritage at risk register, including Hastings Castle, Charles Dickens’ writing chalet and fire-damaged Fylingdales Moor. The additions show how historic places can become vulnerable through neglect and damage, while changing weather patterns and coastal erosion are increasing risks to some sites.

Hastings Castle, built after the Norman invasion of 1066, faces exposure to extreme weather and coastal erosion; Dickens’ chalet in Rochester is considered fragile and needs repairs. A 2025 wildfire damaged about 25 sq km of Fylingdales Moor, and Shakespeare’s daughter’s former home, Hall’s Croft, also needs funding for exterior repairs. Historic England said 85 sites have been removed from the register, including Newlyn harbour and Edward Jenner’s summerhouse.

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