Historic England compiles an annual Heritage at Risk Register to document the critical health of some of England’s most historic landmarks.
According to the Government body’s latest available data, there are 16 Liverpool buildings at risk of being lost and seven Conservation Areas.
The list includes 300-year-old halls, iconic churches, historic docks and gardens from across the borough.
Charities, owners, local councils, and Historic England can work together to see historic places restored, re-used, and brought back to life through grants.
These funding schemes help with emergency repairs to historic buildings and help protect the livelihoods of dedicated people who run and maintain the historically rich places.
Below are the 16 Liverpool buildings at risk of being lost in 2024, along with Historic England’s description of the buildings and repairs needed.
The seven Conservation Areas not listed in detail below are: Hartley's Village, Derwent Square, Duke Street, Newsham Park, Ogden Close, Princes Road and Stanley Dock.
9. Greenbank Drive Synagogue, Sefton Park - Grade II* listed
Art Deco style synagogue, built 1936. Vacated by the local congregation. Urgent repairs to stabilise the building were carried out, grant-aided by Historic England. However, it remains unoccupied, and vegetation is evident at roof level and within the masonry, in addition to deteriorating glazing. Proposals for conversion to flats have not been taken forward. | By Peter Marchant/Wikimedia Photo: Peter Marchant/Wikimedia
10. St Michael’s Church, St Michael's Church Road - Grade I listed
Liverpool Church built in 1814 to designs of J Cragg and T Rickman. Brick walls originally clad in slate with iron framed roofs and patent slating to nave. Six bay aisled nave with short chancel and west tower. The iron parapet and pinnacles to the aisles are fractured and unstable. Aisle roof coverings and gutter failing allowing water ingress to damage the roof deck. | Google Street View Photo: Google Street View
11. Holy Trinity Church, Walton Breck
Landmark spire church which had roof, gutters and downpipes and high-level stonework all in a poor state of repair. The church undercroft is now extended and in use by social organisations. Repairs grant-aided by the National Lottery Heritage Fund have addressed the tower and main roofs. | Google Street View Photo: Google Street View
12. Mossley Hill Baptist Church, Dovedale Road - Grade II listed
Liverpool Former Baptist Chapel with church hall to the rear, built 1906 in undressed flint with brick dressing and terracotta detailing, unusual for the area. Now owned by the Cornerstone Church, recent repairs have addressed some issues of water ingress through roof and leadwork deterioration, failing terracotta and high-level pointing. Concerns remain about water ingress within the hall, rot to roof timbers and the high risk of failure of the windows to the worship space where ironwork in the terracotta mullions has expanded. These issues are yet to be resolved, and funds are being sought. | Google Street View Photo: Google Street View