Much of England’s heritage still remains to be discovered. Historic England is prioritizing survey work where our knowledge is weakest or the threat of loss is highest. A wide range of methods are employed to rapidly identify and understand what is out there, its significance, and what condition it is in.
Key priorities for research have been identified in the following areas:
These pages explain Historic England's work on early prehistory through recent and current projects.
We identify archaeological sites and landscapes using aerial photography, lidar, geophysics, earthwork analysis and excavation.
An introduction to the richness of England’s coastal and maritime heritage and the role of Historic England in understanding and safeguarding it.
Historic England's current and planned research into faith buildings such as churches, mosques or temples and commemoration of the dead at cemeteries.
An overview of our ongoing research into industrial heritage and infrastructure
This page provides information on Historic England's current military heritage projects
We explain our techniques of investigation, which explore how people have exploited and used the landscape, resulting in the heritage we see today.
Information on Historic England’s recent Urban and Public realm projects.
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