A 150-foot historic crane overlooking England’s Cowes waterfront faced the risk of collapse; after years of legal appeals, the council recovered the cost of emergency repairs from its former owners
- Image: Mark PilbeamEngland's historic Hammerhead Crane in Cowes, Isle of Wight, faced the risk of collapse because of severe corrosion before emergency stabilisation works secured the Grade II* listed structure.
- After years of legal proceedings and appeals, the Isle of Wight Council recovered £358,000 from the site's former owners to cover the repair costs.
- According to the council's announcement on 15 June 2026, £348,000 was returned to Historic England after the authority reimbursed its own officer costs.
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- Image: Mark PilbeamEngland's historic Hammerhead Crane in Cowes, Isle of Wight, faced the risk of collapse because of severe corrosion before emergency stabilisation works secured the Grade II* listed structure.
- After years of legal proceedings and appeals, the Isle of Wight Council recovered £358,000 from the site's former owners to cover the repair costs.
- According to the council's announcement on 15 June 2026, £348,000 was returned to Historic England after the authority reimbursed its own officer costs.
Sources: Times of India