The Church of the Ascension in Lower Broughton has been placed amongst a number of buildings which have been added to the saved list as Historic England publishes its annual Heritage at Risk Register for 2023. The Register is the yearly health-check of England’s most valued historic places and those most at risk of being lost forever as a result of neglect, decay or inappropriate development. Built in 1869, the Church of the Ascension was added to the Heritage at Risk register in 2014. Despite initial repairs to the roof and walls from 2015, a devastating fire in February 2017 left it in ruins, destroying timber, glazing, the roof and flooring. Through the Church’s hard work, community support, and professional expertise, the church was fully restored by contractor Seddon Construction. This award-winning project has successfully used traditional materials and techniques to restore lost or damaged elements. In total, there are 413 entries across the North West on the 2023 Heritage at Risk Register. Photo: Seddon Construction
