England's equivalent of Cadw and Historic Scotland, English Heritage is the lead body responsible for the historic environment in England. The body provides grants, technical advice and guidance, and it is responsible for over 400 historic properties, all open to the public. English Heritage has a statutory role in determining applications affecting the demolition of buildings which are listed or in conservation areas, and the alteration of nationally important listed buildings.
The popular title of the Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission for England: a national body established in 1984 to secure the preservation of Scheduled Ancient Monuments and historic buildings situated in England; to promote the preservation and enhancement of the character and appearance of Conservation Areas in England; and to promote the public's enjoyment and advance their knowledge, of Ancient Monuments and Historic Buildings in England and their preservation.
A government agency that promotes and conserves England's historic environment. English Heritage has funded the restoration and refurbishment of many country houses, churches and other religious buildings.
Government agency responsible for the built heritage of England.
(The Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission for England) the organisation appointed by the Secretary of State for National Heritage with responsibility inter alia for giving advice on listed buildings, conservation areas and scheduled ancient monuments.
Government agency that promotes and conserves England's historic environment, including buildings, monuments and landscapes. It awards grants for conservation, keeps a register of historic buildings and has to be consulted on planning decisions that affect the historic environment.
a national body funded by the government to promote and give advice on building conservation matters.
The government agency charged with the protection and care of the monuments and heritage resources of England environmental archaeology : The study of the interface between the environment of a locality and the human activity within the area, accomplished through the study of soils, plant and animal remains.
The Government's statutory adviser on all aspects of the historic environment, including historic buildings and areas, archaeology, and the historic landscape.
Government advisors with responsibility for all aspects of protecting and promoting the historic environment. English Heritage is responsible for advising the government on the listing of historic buildings.
This is a body which is responsible for England's historic environment. EH is involved in the Faculty process for listed churches and also provides grant aid for repair works to listed churches. www.english-heritage.org.uk
English Heritage is a United Kingdom government body with a broad remit of managing the historic environment of England. It superseded the Ancient Monuments Board.
