Renovation work on a greenhouse at Wentworth Castle, Barnsley. © Historic England Explore our images

Caring for Heritage

If you are involved in caring for a place of worship, such as a church or a synagogue, or you want to find out how to de-clutter your street, you'll find helpful advice here.

Cemeteries and Burial Grounds

Guidance on the conservation of historic cemeteries and burial grounds and their monuments.

Image of the damage caused by metal theft from the roof of a historic place of worship.

Heritage Crime

Find out what Historic England is doing to tackle the problem of crime against historic places.

Improve Your Street

Find out how you can help to transform the streets around you.

Interior, first floor, showing curved pews on first floor, straight pews on ground floor with organ pipes and central pulpit.

Places of Worship

Find out how we can help you to look after your place of worship, from churches to mosques and synagogues to temples.

Country road leading to old farm buildings and Upper Wharfedale scenery

Rural Heritage

Read about Historic England’s research on rural heritage, including our techniques of broad-brush characterisation and detailed investigation.

Local Authority Assets

More and more community-based organisations are taking responsibility for managing historic buildings that were formerly owned by local authorities