Latest Advice and Guidance
This page highlights our most recent advice and guidance on a wide range of heritage-related topics. All of our advice is free to download from relevant sections of the website and the Publications pages.
This page includes the following lists:
New advice and guidance
List of our new advice and guidance documents published in the last six months.
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Conserving War Memorials: Timber Lych Gates, Shelters and Calvary CrossesPublished 6 November 2024Practical advice on conserving and maintaining outdoor timber war memorials such as lych gates, shelters and Calvary crosses.
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Tone Works Wellington, SomersetPublished 28 October 2024
A targeted approach to conservation repairs to save a heritage at risk site.
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Heritage Works for HousingPublished 30 September 2024
Guidance on the process for use of historic buildings for residential purposes.
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Adapting Historic Buildings for Energy and Carbon EfficiencyPublished 23 July 2024
Approaches to improve the energy efficiency and support carbon reduction of historic buildings, whilst conserving their significance.
Revised and updated advice and guidance
Below is a list of other advice and guidance documents we've revised and updated in the last six months.
Preserving Archaeological Remains: Appendix 5 The Reburial of Archaeological Sites
This appendix covers the processes and materials required for the successful reburial of an archaeological site. The document defines what reburial means and emphasises the importance of having clear reburial objectives.
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Conserving War Memorials: Inscriptions on StonePublished 4 November 2024
Guidance describes good practice for conserving inscriptions on stone war memorials,
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Peatlands and the Historic EnvironmentPublished 30 September 2024
An introduction to the archaeological, palaeoenvironmental and cultural significance and value of peatlands.
Technical Conservation Guidance
Download our brochure listing all our current free-to-download technical conservation guidance and research reports.
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