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SIX SITES AT RISK
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As English Heritage releases a list of sites considered to be at risk, BBC News takes a look around six of them.
The sites, all said to be under threat from "neglect, decay or inappropriate change", include Bowes Railway, one of the world's first modern railways.
Uxbridge Lido, the only remaining star-shape swimming pool in the country, needs updating to meet health and safety standards.
Modern developments are threatening the site of the Battle of Newbury which was watched by King Charles I in 1643 during the English Civil War.
One in twelve heritage sites are at risk and English Heritage hopes people will help save their local attractions.
Click on the map to find out more.
BOWES RAILWAY
Operation manager John Young on Bowes Railway Station
LOWTHER CASTLE
NW director of English Heritage, Henri Owen John, on Lowther Castle
PINDALE LEAD MINES
Ancient monument specialist, John Humble on Old Leadmines, Pindale
NEWBURY BATTLEFIELD
Battlefield expert Paul Stamper on Newbury Battlefield
STOKE PARK
English Heritage South West regional director Andrew Vine on Stoke Park
UXBRIDGE LIDO
Drew Bennellick, English Heritage head of regional partnerships, on Uxbridge Lido
Footage courtesy of English Heritage
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