Fewer Cumbrian heritage sites feature on the "at risk" register than last year - with Historic England saying they are working hard to protect even more areas.

The organisation has today released its list of sites which appear on their Heritage at Risk Register in the north west of England, giving a snapshot of the condition of some of the region’s most important historic buildings, sites, monuments and places.

In the north west, 30 sites have been removed from the register because their futures have been secured, while 25 sites have been added because of concerns about their condition – the majority of these, a total of 17, are places of worship.

Among those taken off the list is Monk's Bridge, near Ennerdale, while the Sedgwick Gunpowder Works and Burton-in-Kendal conservation area have been added to the site after inspectors seen a deterioration.

Some places of significance in north Cumbria remain on the list.

They include a stretch of Hadrian's Wall between Port Carlisle and Bowness-on-Solway, and the Botchergate conservation area, in Carlisle.

Historic England ruled that Appleby's conservation area was making progress but remained on the list.

It says they are working hard to help restore the town as a tourist destination after the floods two years ago.

Charles Smith, heritage at risk principal for Historic England in the north west, said: "We’re delighted that 30 irreplaceable historic sites across the region have been saved this past year.

"Their rescue is important.

"Heritage promotes a sense of belonging and civic pride – and it can also be a huge driver for economic growth, stimulating regeneration and tourism.

"This year we have seen some wonderful places saved as result of fruitful partnership working with councils.

“On their 50th anniversary we are pleased to report that five conservation areas across the region have been protected.

"They have a vital role as we look to the future, and can help councils and communities to preserve what’s really special for future generations to enjoy."