Cranford Park's grade II-listed stables are among Britain's most endangered buildings according to English Heritage's latest At Risk Register, published today.
The 18th century arched brick block was included in priority category A of the annual list, reserved for those structures most at risk of being lost forever.
The old cellars of the long-demolished Cranford House also made the register, though they were only listed in category C, meaning the need for restoration is less urgent. Both structures were also included in last year's list, in the same categories.
Cranford Park Friends was set up two years ago largely to help preserve these and other historic features of the grounds, in The Parkway.
The group has since been working with Hillingdon Council, which manages the park, to prepare a bid for Lottery funding.
Its chairman Bob Barton described the latest At Risk Register as a 'wake up call' and said this was the last chance to prevent the stables being lost for good.
"This underlines what we've known all along, which is that the stables and the cellars are slowly crumbling away. If something's not done soon they're in danger of being lost forever," he added.
"We're very supportive of English Heritage, which sits on our working party working towards a Lottery funding application.
"Things haven't moved very much in the last few months but we're confident things will happen eventually, partly because of the great support we get from our local community. We're hoping a funding application will go in next year."
The park recently suffered a major setback when its information centre was gutted by fire, seriously damaging an 18th century statue, which now requires major restoration.
Jean Palmer, deputy chief executive and corporate director of residents services at Hillingdon Council, said: "The council is working closely with local community groups to explore options for the future of Cranford Park stables, and a steering group has been set up to guide the process.
"As part of this work, we are commissioning a feasibility study to help us identify the best possible use of the site for the benefit and enjoyment of our residents."
* The friends group will hold its AGM on Thursday, November 20, at 7.30pm, at Crane Community Centre, Fuller Way, Harlington.
* Upcoming events in the park include brick-making lessons next Wednesday (October 29), a led cycle ride from West Drayton to the park next Tuesday (October 28) and a guided Autumn colours walk on November 8. For details of these and other activities, visit cranfordparkfriends.org
