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The National Heritage List for England (NHLE) is the only official, up to date register of all nationally protected historic buildings and sites in England.

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Find out about listing

Find out about the different types of buildings and sites we protect, uncover the history of listing and understand how to read an entry.

Apply for listing and other services

Understand how the listing process works, explore our listing priorities, and apply for listing. You can also learn about Building Preservation Notices and Certificates of Immunity, explore our paid-for services, or report minor amendments to list entries.

Add your missing pieces

Share your favourite local places and find out how to get involved in protecting England's spectacular historic environment.

  • RNLI: 200 Years of Saving Lives at Sea

    The RNLI has been saving lives at sea since 1824. Its lifeboat stations, churches and memorials are key parts of England's coastal heritage.

  • Missing Pieces Project

    All over England are places with stories to tell. Their stories are still being written, and they won’t be complete until you share your side.

The National Blue Plaque Scheme

Historic England's national blue plaque scheme celebrates people throughout history who have made significant contributions to human welfare or happiness.

The National Blue Plaque Scheme
  • Latest: Cary Grant (Archie Leach)

    The working-class boy from Bristol who reinvented himself as Cary Grant (1904 to 1986), one of the brightest movie stars in the golden age of Hollywood.

  • Daphne Steele

    Daphne Steele (1927 to 2004) made history by becoming the first Black matron in the National Health Service in 1964.

  • National Blue Plaques Panel

    Historic England has appointed an impressive and diverse panel of academics and cultural commentators to lead the national blue plaque scheme.

  • Community Research Grants

    Grants for organisations working with underrepresented communities and partnering with researchers or historians to unearth stories.

The National Blue Plaque Scheme

Discover our listing guidance

Explore expert guidance to help understand what we are looking for when we assess applications for inclusion on the National Heritage List for England.

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