We are the public body that looks after England's historic environment. We champion and protect historic places, helping people understand, value and care for them.
England's historic sites were hotbeds of invention and creativity that shaped both our nation and the world beyond. Help us create a list of the 100 buildings and places that tell England's remarkable story.
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Help us celebrate the efforts of people who take action to champion their local heritage. See the 2017 shortlist and vote for your favourite.
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Many war memorials are now over 100 years old and need extra care to fight the effects of ageing, weathering or damage.
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Help keep the List rich, relevant and up-to-date. We invite you to share your knowledge and pictures of listed places to record important facts, and even unlock the secrets of some places.
Photo of the Transporter Bridge in Middlesbrough contributed by Stan Laundon.
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The map is the easiest way to find listed buildings and other historic places near you.
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100 Places marks the places that made England's history. The new podcast series is hosted by TV and radio presenter Emma Barnett as she explores the first 10 selected places and how they've changed the world.
Judged by Professor Robert Winston, the science and discovery category includes the cholera pump in Soho, Bletchley Park and Jodrell Bank.
Nearly 400,000 of the most important historic places in England are listed. The List includes buildings, battlefields, monuments, parks, gardens, shipwrecks and more. Listing makes sure their value is protected.
Goodrich Castle, Herefordshire (DP044527)
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Discover England's archaeology, historic buildings and social history using the Historic England Archive. We hold 12 million photographs, drawings, reports and publications from the 1850s to the present day.
Find out how the Heritage Action Zones initiative aims to improve quality of life in communities across England.
Newly listed school buildings include a plastic classroom known as 'the bubble' in Preston and a 'high-tech' infants school in Hampshire.
Professor Robert Winston announces his top 10 Science & Discovery places in A History of England in 100 Places campaign
21 September 2017
Report reveals the vital contribution of heritage to England's economic prosperity.
20 September 2017
A new study is challenging the previously understood narrative for prehistoric life on Orkney.
© Historic England 2017