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LATER this year Historic England will publish its register of heritagebuildings in danger of being lost. SAIQA CHAUDHARI reports on a landmarkchurch turret — dating back nearly a century-and-a-half — which will appearon that list and those already on it.

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THIS weekend and next, Bolton’s historic buildings will throw open theirdoors for people to celebrate the rich heritage of the town.

But unless action is taken, some of these grand buildings could be lostforever.

The landmark Bell Turret of St James the Great Church, Daisy Hill,Westhoughton will appear on register of at risk buildings when it ispublished by Historic England later this year and the news has sparked anew fundraising appeal.

The register identifies sites mostat risk of being lost as a result ofneglect, decay or inappropriatedevelopment.

St James Church’s 85ft bell turrethas stood for almost 140 years andalthough the Grade II listedbuilding is “generally in goodorder — the condition of the bellturret presents a significant causeof concern.”

A tree has become established in the top and the root system is causingsignificant damage and potential falls of material within a short space oftime if action isn’t taken. The recent drought conditions have temporallyhalted the growth of the tree, which, the church says, is a blessing, but theproblem is still posing a huge problem.

The significant damage makes the turret vulnerable to bad weatherconditions and will probably increase in the next growing season.

The action needed to save the historic structure will cost more than£120,000 and the Parochial Church Council is investigating all avenues toraise the money, including inviting donations and applying for grants.

Glenys Latham, vice-chairman of PCC, said: “We need the sort of generosityshown by people such as sisters Alice Makant née Haddock and MargaretHaddock who gave the money to build the church in 1879; who’s gift washonoured in 1889 when funds were raised to install a ‘splendid’ stainedglass window made by the company Morris & Co. founded by William Morrisand fellow Pre- Raphaelite artists.

“The story handed down throughthe generations in Daisy Hill is thatthe bell turret was built tallenough to be seen from Mill Lanewhere the two ladies, Alice Makantand Margaret Haddock, lived inVale House.”

The church was built between 1879and 1881, and was designed by theLancaster architects Paley andAustin. Its cost of £6,500 —

equivalent to around £600,000 in 2016. Building work began on 24 February1879, when the first sod was turned by Miss Haddock, and the foundationstone was laid by Mrs Makant. The church was consecrated on April 22 1881by the Bishop of Manchester.

The church is awaiting the appointment of a new vicar which means the PCCall of whom are volunteers, are shouldering the responsibility of trying toraise the funds.

Read more: SPECIAL REPORT: Step back in time at St James the Great Church,Daisy Hill

What is the Heritage at Risk Register

An area outside the bell-turret has been fenced off and the choir stalls tothe south side of the chancel are taped off for safety on the advice of thechurch architect, based on a fabric condition report and our church insurers.

The PCC is investigating the possibility of obtaining an Heritage Lottery Fundgrant, the aim of this grant would be to carry out necessary maintenanceand repair works to the church and the churchyard. Longer term plansinclude exploring ways in which the building can serve the community aswell as being a place of worship but the immediate risk to the bell turret isthe absolute priority.

The PCC is hoping that people willvisit the church during theHeritage Open Weekend and findout for themselves how valuable itis to the community and whatimpact its loss would have.

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