Dinosaur Park
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Crystal Palace dinosaurs added to 'at risk' register
Some of the sculptures are showing signs for cracks and deterioration
A Dinosaur Park with 30 species of reptiles replicas has been added to a list of sites in danger of being lost.
The Collection of life-size creations in Crystal Palace Park in London, has developed cracks, to lose with some of the statues in danger, toes, teeth, and tails.
Historical England, has the Grade I-listed creations, which date back to the mid-1850s, his "At Risk " register.
The Heritage of the charity, said: "We want you to be extinct, again. "
The dinosaurs were created between 1852 and 1855 by the artist Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkin.
Although The Cause for the deterioration is not yet known, soil movement on man-made Islands, or changing water levels in lakes in the environment are suspected.
Duncan Wilson, from Historical England, said: "By you is held on our heritage At Risk register, we can see the attention to you and provide a permanent program of repairs and ongoing maintenance. "
Historical England, said of The Creatures represented, the state of scientific knowledge at the time was, and had "an extraordinary vision" for The Victorians .
you are now considered inaccurate due to the current understanding.
The dinosaurs are arranged in chronological order on three artificial Islands and lakes in the southern part of The Park .
Dr. Ellinor Michel, of friends of Crystal Palace dinosaurs, said: "it is embarrassing that the sculptures need to be called 'danger', it is The Best way for you to The Professional work in conservation, you need. "
An investigative survey is due to be carried out on The Site , at a cost of about £800,000.
the conservation work begins as soon as the assessment of The Cause of the damage to the statues.
Bromley Council Peter Morgan said, money for the restoration would also be "generated by the sale of sites on the periphery of The Park " is currently subject to planning Permission .
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Source of news: bbc.com
