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Multiple heritage sites taken off 'at risk' register

News imageHistoric England A medieval wooden roof inside a church, with arched beams. The picture is taken from up in the rafters looking along the length of the building.Historic England
News imageHistoric England A green field with trees and a ditch on either side on a sunny day. It is a long, narrow stretch of short rough grass bordered by hedges.Historic England
St Cuthbert's Church in Darlington is one of the most significant examples of Early English Gothic architecture in the North East
The Etherley Incline in County Durham was one of several which proved crucial in operating the pioneering 1825 Stockton and Darlington Railway

Eleven sites across north-east England have been brought back into use after being removed from Historic England's at risk register.

Headland and Seaton Carew conservation areas in Hartlepool, St Cuthbert's Church in Darlington and sections of Hadrian's Wall and the Stockton and Darlington Railway are among the saved sites.

Historic England says many of the buildings and sites have been rescued with the help and commitment of local people, communities, charities, owners and funders including The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Heritage Minister Baroness Twycross said: "These are much loved places and it is great to see them being brought back in to use."

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