Heritage Protection

The whole of our historic environment enriches our quality of life, and contributes to local character and a sense of place. But some historic buildings, monuments, landscapes and areas are of special importance nationally or even internationally.

Our Heritage Protection team identifies these special places so that particular attention can be given to them where they are likely to be affected by change in the historic environment

Buildings at Risk

The Buildings at Risk Register includes Grade I and II* listed buildings (and Grade IIs in London) and structural Scheduled Monuments known to be 'at risk'.

Listed Buildings

English Heritage protects historic buildings by recommending 'listing' the most important.

Protecting Archaeology

English Heritage is the main national body which develops policies to protect archaeological remains.

The Register of Historic Battlefields

The English Heritage Register of Historic Battlefields identifies forty-three important English battlefields.

The Schedule of Monuments

'Scheduling' is legal protection for nationally important sites and monuments.

The Register of Parks and Gardens

This record containing nearly 1450 sites, was established, and is maintained by, English Heritage.