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  • After the Storms

    Millions of trees were felled and many historic parks and gardens badly damaged by the Great Storm of 1987 which swept through southern England. This document reports on the restoration projects grant aided by English Heritage ten years on from 1987.

  • Ahrends, Burton and Koralek

    Examination of the work of Ahrends, Burton & Koralek, a prolific and versatile twentieth-century architectural practice whose work whilst influenced by High-Tech, was characterised by a concern for strong form and materiality.

    Series: Architectural History
  • Alston Moor, Cumbria

    A synthesis of recent English Heritage research on the vernacular buildings of the parish of Alston Moor, Cumbria, considering the very special examples found there of the bastle.

    Series: Informed Conservation
  • An Archaeological Audit and Resource Assessment of Historic Burial Grounds in Greater London

    This report and the accompanying spreadsheet outlines 51 archaeological interventions conducted from 1980 to 2014 which resulted in the recovery of more than 100 burials.

  • An Archaeological Map of Hadrian's Wall (1:25000 Scale)

    Revised Edition. This is the only map at any scale to depict the archaeology of the Hadrian's Wall corridor with all recent archaeological discoveries and revisions. The map complements the OS Landranger and Explorer maps by providing focussed heritage and tourist information.

    Series: Archaeology
  • An Archaeological Research Framework for the City of Hereford

    A review of understanding of the archaeology of Hereford, its significance, potential, gaps and limitations; with identification of research priorities for the future. English Heritage funded the project as part of the National Heritage Protection Plan.

  • An Archaeology of Town Commons in England

    An overview of the archaeology of town commons. This book is the result of a project to investigate the archaeological content and Historic Environment value of urban commons in England and to prompt appropriate conservation strategies for them.

    Series: Archaeology
  • Ancient Tree Guides

    Ancient Tree Guide no.1 - PDF document for Historic England web pages

    Series: Guidance
  • Ancoats

    This book raises awareness of the wide range and varied character of the historic mills, buildings and canals which constitue the Ancoats townscape in Manchester, and the forces and trends which have contributed to its appearance.

    Series: Informed Conservation
  • Animal Bones and Archaeology - Recovery to archive

    Handbook on dealing with archaeological animal bones and teeth, from project planning through to post-excavation.

    Series: Guidance
  • Archaeological and Historic Pottery Production Sites

    This document provides practical guidance on how to investigate sites where pottery production has taken place.

    Series: Guidance
  • Archaeological Evidence for Glassworking

    The aim of these guidelines is to help archaeologists to recover, identify and interpret waste from the production and working of glass in Britain, from the Bronze Age to the early 20th century.

    Series: Guidance
  • Archaeological Research Agenda for the Avebury WHS

    This volume draws together contributions from a number of specialists to provide an agenda for future research within the Avebury World Heritage Site.

  • Archaeology and Planning Case Studies

    Evidence base of case studies demonstrating how heritage assets with archaeological and historic interest are managed within the planning system.

  • Archaeometallurgy

    This guidance document provides an introduction to the ways that the archaeological evidence for metalworking is studied.

    Series: Guidance
  • Arson Risk Reduction

    This guide is designed to help identify threats and take steps to make properties less of a target for arson.

    Series: Guidance
  • Arup Associates

    Arup Associates, a major architectural player of the 1960s which still survives now on a global scale.

    Series: Architectural History
  • Assessing the Effect of Road Schemes on Historic Landscape Character

    The advice contained in this supplementary guidance document is intended to assist in the preparation of environmental assessments of the changes that will be made by road schemes to historic landscape character by identifying principles and emerging best practice.

    Series: Guidance
  • Assessing the importance and value of historic buildings to young people

    This is the report from a study to identify the importance and value of the historic environment to young people aged 14-16 (referred to here as 'teenagers'). It responds to a need to develop the interest in heritage among all children and young people. The study built upon innovative research in 2009 on links between teenagers' sense of place and the historic environment.

  • The Assessment and Management of Marine Archaeology in Port and Harbour Development

    This document sets out advice for organisations or individuals involved in the planning and development of port and harbour facilities, particularly those involving marine environmental assessment.

    Series: Guidance

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    View back issues of Historic England Research and its predecessor Research News available to download.

  • Research Reports

    Our Research Report series includes research carried out by Historic England and on our behalf by other organisations.

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