Latest Research
On these pages you will find our digital magazine Historic England Research as well as articles about our the work we carry out or fund.
The latest special issue marks the centenary of the end of the First World War and explores the effects of the First World War on England.
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Introduction Issue 10
Presenting a selection of projects which have shed new light on the effects of the First World War on England
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Our Submerged Military Heritage
Researching and managing First World War submarine wrecks in English waters
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Training on Cannock Chase
Discovering a First World War training landscape through aerial investigation and volunteer-led ground survey.
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National Factories
Find out about Historic England's research into First World War armaments factories.
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First World War Wireless Stations
Research into the First World War wireless stations that played a key role in Britain's success.
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Archaeology and Memory at Larkhill
Investigating extensive remains of First World War training at Larkhill, Wiltshire.
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Recording the Home Front Legacy
A project coordinated by the Council for British Archaeology helped volunteers identify and map the remains of the First World War Home Front.
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War Memorials Engagement
Discover the stories behind the nation’s war memorials and the role that we can all play in their future protection.
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Rediscovering Australia
Find out about a project to restore a 'lost' chalk map cut into a Wiltshire hillside by First World War Australian troops.
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Back Issues
Here you can download back issues of Historic England Research magazine and its predecessor Research News.
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50 Years of Flying for Heritage
Learn about discoveries made in over 50 years of flying by Historic England aerial photographers and their predecessors.
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Challenges for Archaeology
Announcing a project to work towards solutions to important issues within the archaeology sector in England.
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Staffordshire Hoard
Update of progress of research into the stunning Anglo-Saxon Staffordshire Hoard.
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Preserving Archaeological Remains
A behind the scenes look at recent guidelines for best practice in preserving archaeological sites
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Organic Residue Analysis
Describing the thinking behind Historic England's 2017 guide to organic residue analysis and what this technique can bring to archaeology.
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Why the Old Stone Age Still Matters
Exploring the importance of evidence for early human activity in Britain
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The National Pipe Archive
Historic England funding enables online access to digital resources and guidance notes from the National Pipe Archive.
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Research is Enriching the List
Find out how Historic England research is enriching the National Heritage List for England- and how you can help too.