Four historic sites in East Cambridgeshire on risk register

Historic England revealed the register on November 6, which gives a snapshot of the health of valued historic buildings and places across England.

In the last year 129 sites were rescued from disrepair with the help and commitment of local people, communities, charities, owners and funders, including The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

In 2025, 1,460 buildings and structures remain at risk.

986 places of worship are on the register, with 1,864 archaeology sites, 105 parks and gardens, three battlefields, four wrecks and 469 conservation areas.

138 sites have been added in the last year.

Which historic sites in East Cambridgeshire are at risk?

1. St John's Farmhouse, 1 St John's Road, Ely

Located at 1 St John's Road in Ely, St John's Farmhouse has Grade 1 Listed Building status.

The condition of the building, which is privately-owned, is described as poor.

It is also rated 'high' in terms of vulnerability and 'declining' when it comes to the category of trend.

St John's Farmhouse, 1 St John's Road, Ely (Image: Historic England)

The building has category A priority, which means that there is an immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric.

Historic England say that no solution has been agreed.

1. Barn to the north of St John's Farmhouse, St John's Road, Ely

The infirmary hall to the north Of St John's Farmhouse also has Grade 1 Listed Building status.

The condition of the privately-owned building, which is privately-owned, is described as very bad.

It is also rated 'high' in terms of vulnerability and 'declining' when it comes to the category of trend.

Barn to the north of St John's Farmhouse, St John's Road, Ely (Image: Historic England)

The building has category A priority, which means that there is an immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric.

Historic England say that no solution has been agreed.

1. St Andrew's Church, High Street, Soham

Located in Soham High Street, St Andrew's Church - which received £270,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and £43,000 from Historic England in March this year - has Grade 1 Listed Building status.

The condition of the 12th century building, that has been on Historic England's Heritage At Risk Register since 2018, is described as poor.

There is danger of falling masonry, and it is suffering extensively from damp.

Major repairs are needed to prevent the church from falling into complete disrepair and get it back up and running as a community hub.

It is also rated 'high' in terms of vulnerability but 'improving' when it comes to the category of trend.  

Church of St Andrew, High Street, Soham (Image: Historic England)

The building - which has links back to the Atlantic Slave Trade, that took place in the 15th and 16th centuries - has category C priority, meaning slow decay.

Historic England say that no solution has been agreed.

The privately-owned religious monument near Sutton is said to have extensive significant problems.

It is also rated 'high' in terms of vulnerability and 'declining' when it comes to the category of trend.

It has a category A priority, however no action or strategy has been identified or agreed.