The Latest Breaking News from Historic England

Georgie Wolton’s No. 34 Belsize Lane in Camden gets Grade II listing

No. 34 Belsize Lane in Camden, London, by Georgie Wolton, is recognised as a modernist gem

Wallpaper · Nov 1, 2023

Timely reminder of George Osborne’s misogyny

Brief letters: BHypocrisy on display | Ghost signs | War protest | Billy Bragg

The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2023

Londoners asked to look out for ghost signs this Halloween for new Historic England map

Historic England hopes the map will teach people about the 'cultural significance' of ghost signs

Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2023

Locals asked to return coins missing from treasure hoard found in Herefordshire

Around 300 coins dating back to the 16th century were found on farmland at Cradley in August.

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023

New shipwrecks survey uncovers locations of three Dunkirk boats

Historic England and its French counterpart, Drassm, carried out detailed surveys of 30 wrecks linked to Operation Dynamo in the Second World War.

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023

‘Outstanding’ response to plan to protect historic pubs after Crooked House fire

Pubs can be protected by two forms of status – Historic England listings or being listed as an asset of community value.

The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023

Forensic marking to protect England’s shipwreck sites from thieves

Historic England announces scheme to deter would-be criminals from treasures at shipwreck sites

The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2023

Felling of Sycamore Gap tree damaged Hadrian’s Wall, inspection reveals

Historic England says preliminary inspection shows ‘some damage’, after famous tree cut down last week

The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2023

Hadrian’s Wall ‘damaged in felling of landmark Sycamore Gap tree’

The tree was cut down overnight between Wednesday and Thursday last week, in what detectives have called a ‘deliberate act of vandalism’.

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023

Medieval castle taken off at risk register after £300,000 works

Merdon Castle in Hampshire was built between 1129 and 1138 by Henry de Blois, Bishop of Winchester.

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2023