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Historic sites at risk

Diver at Salcombe Cannon site

A large haul of gold was found at the Salcombe Cannon wreck site, off the coast of Devon.

Birkrigg Stone Circle

Spray-painting has damaged Birkrigg Stone Circle, in Cumbria.

Uxbridge Lido

Uxbridge Lido is the the second longest open-air swimming pool remaining in London.

Lowther Castle ruin

Lowther Castle has lain unoccupied for more than 60 years.

Pindale side vein

Abandoned cars are damaging Pindale side vein, the remains of a 17th Century lead mine near Castleton, Derbyshire.



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