Record numbers of new additions have been made to the Heritage at Risk register this year, with 9% of all listed buildings in Northern Ireland now deemed ‘at risk’.
Figures from the Historic Environment Division at Ulster Architectural Heritage showed around 150 new additions to the register, including ten new listings in Co Fermanagh.
We have picked out five of the most interesting buildings in the county which have now been deemed at risk.
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Lady Brooke Memorial Hall, Brookeborough
First built in 1891 by Sir Victor Brooke in memory of his mother Henrietta Brooke.
The hall had been in use until recently and is currently vacant and in need of some repairs.
According to its assessment on the register, it is described as ‘a building of much potential in the village which could be brought back into use by the community’.
Knockballymore House, Newtownbutler
An unusual eighteenth century garden house situated on the bank of the River Finn in the area of Knockballymore House.
An assessment of this unique building says: "Although ruinous, the building retains a degree of character, and possesses interesting window glazing.
"Now in a ruinous condition there is still time to save this structure and similar case studies suggest this can be done."
Former Railway Bridge, Craghan, Ballinamallard
With the demise of the railway stations in the West of the region, many railway bridges have been neglected over time.
The description for the building on the register says: “A single span limestone bridge over the Ballinamallard River. The line opened in August 1854 originally as part of the Londonderry and Enniskillen Railway before in 1883 passing to the Great Northern Railway. Now overgrown with vegetation which obscures the true condition of the building.”
69 Main Street, Lisnaskea
Once housing a hotel in Lisnaskea, the register describes 69 Main Street as a ‘striking and important building’.
The B1 listed building was added to the at risk register earlier this year with its condition being described as ‘moderate’.
“Although in use and in a fair condition there are signs of external decay from defective guttering and mortar washout noticeable in areas,” the assessment says.
“Additionally some external window frames need some care which will help prolong their life and effectiveness.”
7 Darling Street, Enniskillen
This prominent building in Enniskillen town centre is described as ‘A one-bay, three-storey townhouse with painted rule and lined rendered walls and brackets to eaves level.
“The building had been used as business premises in the past but it is now entirely vacant. The building is generally in fair condition with decay to the window frames noted. A new use would largely take this building out of risk.”
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