Heritage areas at risk in Darlington says Historic England

The North East is lucky to have a wide variety of monuments, listed buildings and areas which can be visited and looked upon to remember our cultural heritage.

In Darlington, the town remains deeply rooted to its history and there are many reminders of the towns past.

However, Historic England have put together a Heritage At Risk map which is drawing attention to sites which are at risk of being lost forever due to a lack of repairs and maintenance.

Here are four which are in and around Darlington which could be lost forever.

Church of St Cuthbert, Market Place, Darlington

The grade I listed church is highly regarded in historical spheres but is reportedly only in 'fair' condition and could benefit from repairs. 

It has been ranked as 'E' for priority.

Historic England wrote: "St Cuthbert's is one of the most important churches in the Early English style of Gothic architecture in the north of England.

"The nave, transepts and chancel are housed beneath steeply pitched roofs, with covering affected by significant problems.

"A first phase of roof repairs was undertaken in 2016, followed by a second phase in 2018. Both phases were made possible with funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund Grants for Places of Worship scheme.

"A grant from the Church of England’s Strategic Development Fund will allow remaining repair works to be undertaken."

Church of St Cuthbert, Market Place, Darlington. (Image: GOOGLE MAPS)

Northgate, Darlington

The conservation area of Northgate in Darlington is "very bad" and "deteriorating" according to watchdogs. 

On their interactive map, the area encompasses North Lodge Park and Elmfield Terrace and has a "wide variety of uses".

Northgate, Darlington. (Image: GOOGLE MAPS)

The West End, Darlington

The condition of Darlington's West End is "poor" and "deteriorating", says Historic England.

The area stretches through Woodland Road, Abbey Road and Coniscliffe Road. 

Darlington's West End. (Image: GOOGLE MAPS)

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Dalton upon Tees

A medieval settlement and its field system south of Darlington is a scheduled monument, says watchdogs.

They say its condition is "generally satisfactory but with significant localised problems".

Dalton upon Tees. (Image: GOOGLE MAPS)