A medieval building, listed as one of England’s most threatened historical sites, is under new ownership.

The George pub, in Great Missenden, has been bought by Amplio (The George), which is looking to put the building into use again after it was boarded up about three weeks ago.

Concerns have been raised over a 15th century
barn’s stability at the back of the former pub, in High Street, and English Heritage marked the Grade II listed building on the Heritage at Risk Register in September.

An Amplio spokesman said: “We are looking at all viable options at the site, given the nature of the buildings. We need to engage in the local community and are going to hear all the various comments.”

Amplio purchased the pub from Punch Taverns on Monday, March 3 and the spokesman says it is set to be an ‘interesting project’ which is in a very early stage. The barn is the oldest building in High Street and, along with Missenden Abbey, which was founded in 1133, is also one of the area’s oldest.

The building’s uses have been cited as a court house and public building, but now it is derelict as the old beams inside struggle to support the walls.

It is at risk of being lost through neglect, decay or inappropriate development, according to the Heritage at Risk Register.

Bucks County and Chiltern District councillors have called for the historical site to be saved and developed for community use.

Great Missenden Bucks county councillor Alan Stevens said: “I have no objections to it being a pub if someone looks after that building.

“We hope they manage to do something and preserve it.

“I wish them good fortune.”