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. Our latest issue in web page format focuses on archaeological research carried out -or supported by- Historic England. You can also download this latest issue as a free PDF magazine.
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Published in Summer 2020, the most recent articles from Issue 16 of our digital magazine focus on examples of our archaeological research. Available either as web pages or as a PDF format magazine.
Check out discoveries and new insights from work ranging through prehistory, a Roman town, medieval monastic sites and maritime shipwrecks, along with developing reference resources for archaeologists.
The PDF version of our digital magazine, where you can keep up-to-date with projects and activities involving applied research into the historic environment.
Introducing recent highlights of archaeological research from Historic England, current in Summer 2020.
Recent work allows a new plan or Richborough Roman fort to be presented and contributes to understanding a site of international importance.
Aerial archaeology as social distancing: find out how the Historic England aerial survey team has adapted to restrictions during the Covid-19 pandemic
Find out how landscape archaeology is adding to our knowledge of the significant medieval abbey at Rievaulx, North Yorkshire.
Recent research sheds new light on a previously poorly documented medieval priory at Latton, Essex, including the location of an annual fair.
New geophysical survey results at Mount Pleasant Henge reveal details of a more complex site still threatened by the plough.
Research into the armament and wrecking of the early 18th century warship 'Hazardous Prize'.
Scientific analysis of the finds from the wreck of the London has revealed a wealth of information about life aboard a 17th century Royal Navy Vessel.
Research exploring how the interplay between the natural environment, climate and human land use has shaped the landscapes of the British Isles.
Work on a resource to provide a key identification aid for distinguishing between the different animal species found on archaeological sites.
Issue 15, published in Spring 2020, featured a round up of research highlights including research work preparing the way for heritage-led regeneration in Ramsgate and Gosport, maritime heritage and community involvement in shaping a research strategy.
Download Issue 15 of Historic England Research magazine in PDF format.
Introducing highlights of research from the South East and South West regions and their adjacent waters, along with a national scope archive project.
A historic area assessment of Ramsgate and new book supports decision-making on heritage-led regeneration in Ramsgate’s Heritage Action Zone.
Gosport is a place whose character is defined by its military heritage and this is underpinning the town’s Heritage Action Zone and regeneration.
An archaeological project part-funded by Historic England revealed intriguing construction details at a Bronze Age barrow on the edge of Dartmoor.
Why protecting shipwrecks and biodiversity go hand in hand.
Maritime archaeologists worked with fishermen to investigate underwater heritage off the Sussex coast, including a crashed US military aircraft.
Neil Redfern, now Executive Director of the CBA, shares his views on community involvement in creating a research strategy for the Yorkshire Wold
Construction history researcher Tony Presland gives us a preview of his developing research into the John Laing Collection of photographs.
Explore our back catalogue of research highlights from previous issues of our magazine, available in PDF format with selected articles also available as web pages.
A range of articles on our research appearing only in web page format.
Find out how a team of specialists is researching and conserving the artefacts from the 18th-century shipwreck of the Rooswijk.
Work on the 'London' wreck has revealed a wealth of information about this 17th-century warship.
Celebrating the achievements of Historic England's aerial recording programme in the North of England.
Learn about discoveries made in over 50 years of flying by Historic England aerial photographers and their predecessors.
Find out about a project to restore a 'lost' chalk map cut into a Wiltshire hillside by First World War Australian troops.
Announcing a project to work towards solutions to important issues within the archaeology sector in England.
Update of progress of research into the stunning Anglo-Saxon Staffordshire Hoard.
A behind the scenes look at recent guidelines for best practice in preserving archaeological sites
Describing the thinking behind Historic England's 2017 guide to organic residue analysis and what this technique can bring to archaeology.
Exploring the importance of evidence for early human activity in Britain
Historic England funding enables online access to digital resources and guidance notes from the National Pipe Archive.
Find out how Historic England research is enriching the National Heritage List for England- and how you can help too.
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