Nocton Hall a 'top 10' endangered building

A crumbling fire-damaged hall near Lincoln is one of the 10 most endangered buildings in the country, according to a new report.

Nocton Hall, a former RAF hospital which was damaged by a major fire in 2004, is one of the nation's most threatened buildings according to a list publish by the Victorian Society.

The list was drawn up after a national appeal for buildings that deserved preserving.

Victorian Society director Dr Ian Dungavell said: "The owners of the hall have had more than 10 years to come up with a viable use for the building, but nothing has been done.

"If progress can't be made then perhaps they should consider selling Nocton Hall.

"It is not good enough to neglect our listed heritage in this way.

"This dramatic ruin of a country house can still be saved but in the meantime it needs to be properly secured against intruders and protected against the worst of the weather."

Karen Watchus, 51, a medical receptionist who has lived in Nocton for 11 years said: "Personally, I think they are trying to let it go so eventually they could demolish it and build a housing estate.

"It is very important and has a lot of history behind us, there are a lot of us in the village who wish we were in the position to buy it and preserve it."

The owners of Nocton Hall, Leda Properties Ltd, could not be contacted for a response.