Historic England - Championing England's heritage | Historic …
WEBConnecting Communities. Historic England is helping to deliver schemes that bring buildings into use, tell the stories of communities and their spaces, and restore pride in local heritage. Get involved by telling us who you think should be awarded a national blue plaque, or contribute your photos and stories to List entries through the Missing ...
WEB22 Parkside in Wimbledon, London, a Grade II listed house designed by Richard and Su Rogers in 1969. Introduction We’ve put together this guide to answer some of the most
Aerial Archaeology Mapping Explorer - Historic England
WEBThe Aerial Archaeology Mapping Explorer is a tool that displays archaeology that has been identified, mapped and recorded using aerial photographs and other aerial sources across England. For the first time ever, Historic England has made the results of over 30 years of aerial photograph mapping projects freely available online.
New Virtual Aerial Map Allows Everyone to Explore England's …
WEBOct 8, 2021 · From Roman settlements near Rotherham in South Yorkshire to Second World War defences in Southampton in Hampshire, to secret Cold War military installations across England, for the first time, Historic England has made the results of over 30 years of aerial photograph mapping projects freely available online. Like a huge archaeological …
Designating and Managing a Conservation Area - Historic England
WEBThe local authority's role. Designation: is the formal process of the council establishing the conservation area and requires the process to be properly followed otherwise the designation could be challenged. But is it only the starting point of the council’s role in managing the new heritage asset. Appraisal: Ideally prior to designation the ...
Living in a Conservation Area - Historic England
WEBNov 20, 2012 · Being in a conservation area might mean that your house is affected by special controls (called 'Article 4 Directions'). These restrict work you can normally do without planning permission such as replacing a door or window or altering gutters and downpipes. These controls are tailored to each area by the council, and are put in place …
THE ROYAL ESTATE, WINDSOR: WINDSOR CASTLE AND HOME …
WEBAug 31, 1999 · Details England's premier castle with moat garden (used as a garden from the C15; remodelled late C19/early C20) and a terrace garden by Sir Jeffry Wyatville (mid 1820s) surrounded by pleasure grounds and a landscape park (in origin a medieval deer park), with intimate associations with the British Royal Family since the C11.
Building Regulations | Historic England
WEBJun 21, 2021 · Building regulations are a legal requirement which set standards for how most new buildings should be constructed to achieve a minimum level of performance, including most outbuildings and extensions. They are intended to protect people’s safety, health and welfare. They also set standards for accessibility, water use, energy use and …
Historic Environment Records (HERs) | Historic England
WEBFeb 13, 2015 · Historic Environment Records (HERs) This is a brief guide to help you access the wealth of information on archaeology and the historic built environment held within a national network of local Historic Environment Records (HERs). HERs are an important starting point for anyone interested in the archaeology, built heritage, and …
Nuns and Convent Building - Historic England
WEBMar 1, 2021 · St Mary's Convent, Handsworth Designed for the Sisters of Mercy by A.W.N. Pugin, the convents of Our Lady of Mercy at Bermondsey and St Ethelreda's (now St Mary's) at Handsworth (1839 and 1841, respectively) were the first to be built in England in the 'Gothic' style, which would dominate ecclesiastical building for the rest of the …