Norman conquest castle and Dickens chalet among sites added to heritage at risk register

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According to the Guardian, Historic England has announced that nearly 200 historic sites have been added to its heritage at risk register. Among the additions is Hastings Castle in East Sussex, commissioned by William the Conqueror after the 1066 Norman invasion, which is now vulnerable due to coastal erosion and extreme weather. Charles Dickens’ wooden writing chalet in Rochester has also been added, as it has become fragile and requires urgent repairs. Furthermore, parts of Fylingdales Moor in North Yorkshire, devastated by a wildfire last summer, are included in the register. Conversely, 85 sites have been removed from the list after being 'saved' through restoration, including Newlyn harbour in Cornwall and Edward Jenner’s hut in Gloucestershire. Fiona Twycross, the heritage minister, stated that the register serves as a reminder of the pressures facing historic environments, ranging from structural deterioration to the impacts of climate change.