Waterbodies and Wetlands
Many waterbodies and wetlands are important heritage features as well as important places for nature. Here you can find our advice on conserving the heritage of these environments as part of nature recovery work.
Waterbodies and wetlands and the historic environment
Waterbodies and wetlands can be both naturally formed or created through works of engineering. Moats, millponds, reservoirs and ornamental lakes, for example, have all been created for practical or aesthetic purposes.
Marshland and flood meadows are often kept as wetlands using modified or engineered watercourses.
Waterbodies and wetlands can contain information about past environments in material preserved in silt, how they have been created or modified and how they have been used by people over time.
Waterbodies and wetlands are important habitats. Positive and informed management and restoration can benefit both wildlife and the historic environment.
The following page provides information on waterbodies and wetlands and the historic environment.
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Lakes and Water Features
Lakes are often the major design feature of historic parks and gardens. Their care and management is often complex and costly.
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