SAVE Britain's Heritage online Buildings at Risk Register

Nominations include a burnt out Grade II* bank in Crewkerne, a 17th century farmhouse, a cinema, a chapel and a castle.

Each building has its own particular story and needs energy, expertise and determination to be helped back to useful life.

SAVE's Buildings at Risk Register exists to bring disused historic buildings of all ages which could be repurposed to national attention.

Nominated by supporters, local campaigners, conservation officers and other heritage professionals, these are places that matter to us all and deserve wider recognition.

The register is a national platform for raising awareness of neglected historic buildings and advocating their reuse as a means to ensure their survival.

Here are the neglected buildings in Somerset, each of them with great potential for reuse, that have joined the register.

Hartnells Farmhouse, Monkton Heathfield: Built in the late 17th century, this beautiful, small-scale former farmhouse and its surrounding yard has faced a number of recent threats, including in 2017 when work began on the construction of 320 new homes on its site. The future of the farmhouse and its yard is uncertain as it remains uninhabited with no plans being made for its reuse.

Wainbridge Farmhouse, Mark: This Grade II listed farmhouse holds much local history, having been occupied by local farming families still in the memory of villagers. Built in around 1800, the interior has decorative plasterwork and is believed to have retained its original staircase. The building appears to be neglected and unoccupied, albeit joined to a well-cared for house.

Bridgwater Cinema, Bridgwater: It is a striking art deco inspired building designed by architect Thomas Cecil Howitt. Opening in 1936, it quickly became a popular site for the local community, housing a number of shops at its ground level. It was subdivided in 1967 to make room for a bingo hall. In 2022 it closed its doors for the final time and has since been left unused and in poor repair.

Chapel House, Milverton: The Grade II listed Milverton Congregational Chapel and Schoolroom dates from 1821, replacing an earlier building from 1770. It was converted to a dwelling in 1980 but has stood empty for a number of years. The council has issued an Section 215 notice and the house is up for auction at the end of June.

Woodlands Castle, Ruishton: A substantial Grade II listed Tudor-style villa dating from circa 1810, remodelled and enlarged by Richard Carver c1833. The house operated as a wedding venue for some years, yet has suffered due to unauthorised works and use as a cannabis farm. The council is seeking solutions with the owners.

Former National Westminster Bank (Old Stuckey Bank), Crewkerne: This handsome and distinguished Grade II* neo classical building was built in 1838 for the Stuckey Banking Company and is one of the earliest purpose built bank buildings in England. It was sold at auction by Natwest in 2019 and a fire in 2021 severely damaged the building, putting its survival at risk.

Home Farmhouse, Somerton: This charming Grade II 18th century listed farmhouse and barn has great character and rural charm with a thatch roof and yet, is in a state of disrepair. There are no plans for development and it is at risk of being left to crumble away.