Leicestershire building on 'endangered' list
A Grade-II listed building in Leicestershire has made the list of the top ten Victorian and Edwardian buildings most at risk in England and Wales. Bradgate House Stables, in Groby, was placed on the list, which was published by the Victorian Society.
The list was drawn up using nominations from members of the public following a nationwide appeal to find the country's best and most threatened buildings. Of the ten buildings chosen, seven are listed at Grade II placing them in the top 6 per cent of all listed buildings.
Bradgate House was demolished in 1926 but its stable block remained. The stables and the surrounding land are now owned by an aggregate company and the area isn't open to the public but the now roofless stable block can be seen from the nearby A50.
The Victorian Society said: “The stables are now desperately in need of help or these outstanding reminders of Leicestershire's equestrian heritage will be lost for good”.
Ian Dungavell, director of the Victorian Society, said: “Once historic buildings like these are lost they cannot be replaced. Sadly these ten buildings are now seriously at risk due to poor planning, stalled developments or simply neglect.
"Our heritage is a finite resource and even in tough economic times we must make sure that the best Victorian and Edwardian architecture is still there for future generations to enjoy.
