Various data recorded by Historic England relating to aerial investigation and mapping projects. N.B. This is a dynamic dataset that is constantly evolving, not only with the addition of newly completed projects, but also with the reassessment of some earlier projects. See https://historicengland.org.uk/research/methods/airborne-remote-sensing/aerial-investigation/ for further details of Historic England's work with aerial sources. It's currently not possible to provide download access to the earlier hand drawn projects, which are only available as raster files, but these can be viewed via the Aerial Archaeology Mapping Explorer. We aim to create vector monument polygons for these features as the next phase of the project. More information and help with these the layers Detailed MappingThis layer shows the detailed mapping of archaeological features derived from aerial imagery; this includes photographic imagery from many decades taken specifically for archaeological purposes, as well as other photography taken for other reasons and airborne lidar. The data are symbolised initially based on their physical form i.e. cut/negative (e.g. pit, ditch etc) or built/positive (e.g. mound, bank etc) .Field nameField aliasDescriptionMandatory Y/NLAYERLAYERThe layer used for mappingYPROJECTPROJECTProject nameYPERIODPERIODThe presumed date/period assigned to the feature (terminology from FISH thesaurus)YMONUMENT_TYPEMONUMENT_TYPE The presumed type/function assigned to the feature (terminology from FISH thesaurus)YEVIDENCE_1EVIDENCE_1The primary evidence for the feature e.g. cropmark, earthwork etc (terminology from FISH thesaurus)YSOURCE_1SOURCE_1The primary source for the feature e.g. aerial photo reference, documentary source etcYEVIDENCE_2EVIDENCE_2Where available the latest evidence for the feature e.g. cropmark, earthwork etc (terminology from FISH thesaurus) N.B. This was the latest evidence seen and does not necessarily represent the current status of the feature.NSOURCE_2SOURCE_2Where available the latest source for the feature N.B. This was the latest evidence seen and does not necessarily represent the current status of the feature.NHE_UIDHE_UIDComposite of Unique identifier(s) used by Historic EnglandYHER_NOHER_NOComposite of Unique identifier(s) used by Historic Environment RecordsNDHEUID_1DHEUID_1Primary Unique identifier used by Historic EnglandYDHEUID_2DHEUID_2Secondary Unique identifier used by Historic England. Used where a feature may relate to more than one Historic England recordNDHEUID_3 ~ 5DHEUID_3 ~ 5Additional Unique identifier used by Historic England. Used where a feature may relate to more than one Historic England recordNHE_URL1HE_URL1URL link to the relevant Historic England record in Heritage GatewayYHE_URL2HE_URL2URL link to the relevant Historic England record in Heritage GatewayNHE_URL3 ~ 5HE_URL3 ~ 5URL link to the relevant Historic England record in Heritage GatewayNDHERNO_1DHERNO_1Primary unique identifier used by the relevant Historic Environment Record (HER)YDHERNO_2DHERNO_2Secondary unique identifier used by the relevant Historic Environment Record. Used where a feature may relate to more than one HER recordNDHERNO_3 ~ 5DHERNO_3 ~ 5Tertiary unique identifier used by the relevant Historic Environment Record. Used where a feature may relate to more than one HER recordNDHERPREF_1DHERPREF_1Primary alternative unique identifier used by the relevant Historic Environment Record. Some HERs use the same number for both the HER No. and the reference to link to the record; others use different numbers and give them different names e.g MonUIDYDHERPREF_2DHERPREF_2Secondary alternative unique identifier used by the relevant Historic Environment Record. Some HERs use the same number for both the HER No. and the reference to link to the record; others use different numbers and give them different names e.g MonUID Used where a feature may relate to more than one HER recordNDHERPREF_3 ~ 5DHERPREF_3 ~ 5Additional alternative unique identifier used by the relevant Historic Environment Record. Some HERs use the same number for both the HER No. and the reference to link to the record; others use different numbers and give them different names e.g MonUID Used where a feature may relate to more than one HER recordNHER_LINK_1HER_LINK_1URL link to the relevant Historic Environment Record (HER) record in Heritage Gateway YHER_LINK_2HER_LINK_2URL link to the relevant Historic Environment Record (HER) record in Heritage GatewayNHER_LINK_3 ~ 5HER_LINK_3 ~ 5URL link to the relevant Historic Environment Record (HER) record in Heritage GatewayNThe data are symbolised initially based on their physical form i.e. cut/negative (e.g. pit, ditch etc) or built/positive (e.g. mound, bank etc)Layer nameColour (Hex)DescriptionBank#A50026Used to outline banks, platforms, mounds and spoil heaps.Ditch#313695Used to outline cut features such as ditches, ponds, pits or hollow ways.Extent of Feature#FDAE61 (Dashes)Used to depict the extent of large area features such as airfields, military camps, or major extraction.Ridge and Furrow Alignment#74ADD1Line or arrow(s) (hand drawn not a symbol) depicting the direction of the rigs in a block of ridge and furrow.Ridge and Furrow Area#74ADD1 (Dots)Used to outline a block of ridge and furrow .Slope#4575B4The top of the “T” indicates the top of slope and the body indicates the length and direction of the slope. Used to depict scarps, edges of platforms and other large earthworks.Structure#F46D43Used to outline structures including stone, concrete, metal and timber constructions e.g., buildings, Nissen huts, tents, radio masts, camouflaged airfields, wrecks, fish traps, etc. You can find instructions on how to create a QGIS style file (.qml) to recreate our mapping symbology in QGIS via our Open Data Downloads page under Aerial Investigation Mapping data. Monument ExtentsThis layer shows the general extent of the monuments, created from multiple sources, primarily aerial imagery, but referring to other sources such as earthwork surveys, documentary evidence and any information available from the relevant Historic Environment Record etc. This differs from the 'Detailed Mapping' layer, which shows the individual features as they appear on the ground.Field nameField aliasDescriptionMandatory Y/NLAYERLAYERThe layer used for mappingYHE_UIDHE_UIDComposite of Unique identifier(s) used by Historic EnglandYHER_NOHER_NOComposite of Unique identifier(s) used by Historic Environment RecordsNHE_UID1HE_UID1Primary Unique identifier used by Historic EnglandYHE_UID2HE_UID2Secondary Unique identifier used by Historic England. Used where a feature may relate to more than one Historic England recordNHE_UID3 ~ 5HE-UID3 ~ 5Additional Unique identifier used by Historic England. Used where a feature may relate to more than one Historic England recordNHE_URL1HE_URL1URL link to the relevant Historic England record in Heritage GatewayYHE_URL2HE_URL2URL link to the relevant Historic England record in Heritage GatewayNHE_URL3 ~ 5HE_URL3 ~ 5URL link to the relevant Historic England record in Heritage GatewayNHERNO_1HERNO_1Primary unique identifier used by the relevant Historic Environment Record (HER)YHERNO_2HERNO_2Secondary unique identifier used by the relevant Historic Environment Record. Used where a feature may relate to more than one HER recordNHERNO_3 ~ 25HERNO_3 ~ 25Tertiary unique identifier used by the relevant Historic Environment Record. Used where a feature may relate to more than one HER recordNHERPREF_1HERPREF_1Primary alternative unique identifier used by the relevant Historic Environment Record. Some HERs use the same number for both the HER No. and the reference to link to the record; others use different numbers and give them different names e.g MonUIDYHERPREF_2HERPREF_2Secondary alternative unique identifier used by the relevant Historic Environment Record. Some HERs use the same number for both the HER No. and the reference to link to the record; others use different numbers and give them different names e.g MonUID Used where a feature may relate to more than one HER recordNHERPREF_3 ~ 25HERPREF_3 ~ 25Additional alternative unique identifier used by the relevant Historic Environment Record. Some HERs use the same number for both the HER No. and the reference to link to the record; others use different numbers and give them different names e.g MonUID Used where a feature may relate to more than one HER recordNHER_LINK_1HER_LINK_1URL link to the relevant Historic Environment Record (HER) record in Heritage GatewayYHER_LINK_2HER_LINK_2URL link to the relevant Historic Environment Record (HER) record in Heritage GatewayNHER_LINK_3 ~ 25HER_LINK_3 ~ 25URL link to the relevant Historic Environment Record (HER) record in Heritage GatewayNPROJECTprojectProject nameYProject AreaThis layer shows the extent of the various projects carried out by Historic England, it's predecessor bodies and other organisations grant aided by them. It shows the total extent of the project, irrespective of the various counties etc that might be covered. Field nameField aliasDescriptionMandatory Y/NLAYERLAYERThe layer used for mappingYTYPETYPEThe type of mapping carried out for the project e.g. Raster, Vector etcYDRAWFORMATDRAWFORMATThe form of mapping carried out for the project e.g. hand drawn, digitised etcYPROJECT_NAPROJECT_NAThe name of the projectYSTATUSSTATUSThe status of the project e.g. completed, ongoingYSOURCESSOURCESThe sources from which the mapping was derived for the project e.g. oblique aerial photographs, lidar etcYCOMPLETEDCOMPLETEDThe date for the completion of the projectYYEARYEARThe date for the completion of the projectYTEAMTEAMThe team that completed the projectYRRS_NoRRS_NoThe number of the research report relating to the project, where one existsNRRS_URLRRS_URLThe link to the research report relating to the project, where one existsN

‘Listing’ is the all-encompassing term for the legal protection given to a building, monument, structure or site through the planning system. It is recognition of historical, architectural or archaeological significance, intended to ensure that the character of the asset in question is preserved for future generations. The main types of Listing are: Listed BuildingsScheduled MonumentsRegistered Parks and GardensRegistered BattlefieldsProtected Wreck SitesWorld Heritage SitesData is updated daily.Further details are available on our website here - https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/Historic England Open Data Hub - https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/open-data-hub/Field descriptionsListed BuildingsPolygons are available for listed buildings listed or substantively amended since 4th April 2011. Field nameField aliasDescriptionList EntryList Entry NumberUnique reference number from the National Heritage List for EnglandNameList Entry NameName of buildingGradeGradeGrade of building; in descending order of importance: I, II*,IIListDateDate first listedDate on which the building was added to the Statutory List of BuildingsAmendDateDate of most recent amendmentDate on which the listing was last amendedCaptureScaleCapture scaleScale at which the spatial representation of that listed building was capturedhyperlinkNHLE linkURL of the record on the Historic England websitearea_haArea (ha)Area of the polygon in hectares. Polygon layer only. Only populated where building footprint has been mappedNGRNational Grid ReferenceOrdnance Survey national grid reference of centroidEastingEastingCentroid eastingNorthingNorthingCentroid northingBuilding Preservation NoticesField nameField aliasDescriptionList EntryList Entry NumberUnique reference number from the National Heritage List for EnglandNameList Entry NameName of buildingBPNStartBPN Issue DateStart date of the noticeBPNExpireBPN Expiry DateExpiry date of the noticeCaptureScaleCapture scaleScale at which the spatial representation of that building preservation notice was capturedhyperlinkNHLE linkURL of the record on the Historic England websitearea_haArea (ha)Area of the polygon in hectares Polygon layer onlyNGRNational Grid ReferenceOrdnance Survey national grid reference of centroidEastingEastingCentroid eastingNorthingNorthingCentroid northingCertificates of ImmunityField nameField aliasDescriptionList EntryList Entry NumberUnique reference number from the National Heritage List for EnglandNameList Entry NameName of buildingCOIStartStart Date of CertificateStart date of the certificateCOIExpireExpiry Date of CertificateExpiry date of the certificateCaptureScaleCapture scaleScale at which the spatial representation of that certificate of immunity was capturedhyperlinkNHLE linkURL of the record on the Historic England websitearea_haArea (ha)Area of the polygon in hectares Polygon layer onlyNGRNational Grid ReferenceOrdnance Survey national grid reference of centroidEastingEastingCentroid eastingNorthingNorthingCentroid northingScheduled MonumentsField nameField aliasDescriptionList EntryList Entry NumberUnique reference number from the National Heritage List for EnglandNameList Entry NameStatutory registered title of monumentSchedDateDate first listedDate on which the monument was included in the Schedule of MonumentsAmendDateDate of most recent amendmentDate on which the scheduling was last amendedCaptureScaleCapture scaleScale at which the spatial representation of that scheduled monument was capturedhyperlinkNHLE linkURL of the record on the Historic England websitearea_haArea (ha)Area of the polygon in hectaresNGRNational Grid ReferenceOrdnance Survey national grid reference of centroidEastingEastingCentroid eastingNorthingNorthingCentroid northingRegistered Parks and GardensField nameField aliasDescriptionList EntryList Entry NumberUnique reference number from the National Heritage List for EnglandNameList Entry NameRegistered title of park and gardenGradeGradeGrade of park and garden; in descending order of importance: I, II*, IIRegDateDate first listedDate on which the park and garden was included in the Register of Historic Parks and GardensAmendDateDate of most recent amendmentDate on which the registration was last amendedCaptureScaleCapture scaleScale at which the spatial representation of that park and garden was capturedhyperlinkNHLE linkURL of the record on the Historic England websitearea_haArea (ha)Area of the polygon in hectaresNGRNational Grid ReferenceOrdnance Survey national grid reference of centroidEastingEastingCentroid eastingNorthingNorthingCentroid northingRegistered BattlefieldsField nameField aliasDescriptionList EntryList Entry NumberUnique reference number from the National Heritage List for EnglandNameList Entry NameRegistered title of battlefieldRegDateDate first listedDate on which the battlefield was included in the Register of Historic BattlefieldsAmendDateDate of most recent amendmentDate on which the registration was last amendedCaptureScaleCapture scaleScale at which the spatial representation of that battlefield was capturedhyperlinkNHLE linkURL of the record on the Historic England websitearea_haArea (ha)Area of the polygon in hectaresNGRNational Grid ReferenceOrdnance Survey national grid reference of centroidEastingEastingCentroid eastingNorthingNorthingCentroid northingProtected Wreck SitesField nameField aliasDescriptionList EntryList Entry NumberUnique reference number from the National Heritage List for EnglandNameList Entry NameName of wreck siteDesigDateDate first listedDate on which the wreck site was designated as a restricted areaAmendDateDate of most recent amendmentDate on which the designation was last amendedCaptureScaleCapture scaleScale at which the spatial representation of that protected wreck was capturedhyperlinkNHLE linkURL of the record on the Historic England websitearea_haArea (ha)Area of the polygon in hectaresNGRNational Grid ReferenceOrdnance Survey national grid reference of centroidLatitudeLatitudeLatitude in decimal degrees (WGS84)LongitudeLongitudeLongitude in decimal degrees (WGS84)World Heritage SitesField nameField aliasDescriptionList EntryList Entry NumberUnique reference number from the National Heritage List for EnglandNameList Entry NameTitle of world heritage propertyInscrDateDate first listedDate on which the property was inscribed on the World Heritage List by UNESCOAmendDateDate of most recent amendmentDate on which the inscription was last amendedNotesNotesDenotes if polygon is Property Boundary (noted as Core Area) or Buffer ZoneCaptureScaleCapture scaleScale at which the spatial representation of that World Heritage Site was capturedhyperlinkNHLE linkURL of the record on the Historic England websitearea_haArea (ha)Area of the polygon in hectaresNGRNational Grid ReferenceOrdnance Survey national grid reference of centroidEastingEastingCentroid eastingNorthingNorthingCentroid northing

The Historic Environment Opportunity Map for New Woodland dataset identifies areas in England that may be suitable for new woodland, based solely on available Historic Environment data. The dataset categorises land by different opportunity ratings to reflect the potential suitability of land for woodland creation while acknowledging areas of uncertainty due to data availability.

The purpose of this dataset is to guide landowners, planners, and decision-makers in considering woodland creation from a historic environment perspective. It should be noted that this dataset only considers the Historic Environment and therefore the opportunity ratings do not guarantee or preclude approval for woodland creation proposals.

As any forestry proposal could have the potential to affect the Historic Environment you should contact your local historic environment service. The local historic environment service can provide further data to support woodland creation proposals.

NHLE is the official, up to date register of all nationally protected historic buildings and sites in England.

SHINE is a single, nationally consistent dataset of non-designated historic and archaeological features from across England that could benefit from land management schemes.

The opportunity ratings are as defined:

· Favourable - Areas deemed suitable for new woodland on consideration of available Historic Environment data.

· Neutral - Areas deemed neither favourable nor unfavourable for new woodland on consideration of available Historic Environment data. Proposals in these areas will require additional consideration of the Historic Environment on a case-by-case basis.

· Unclassified - Areas, where SHINE data has been supplied, with no assigned opportunity rating. This illustrates a current absence of recorded data from a Historic Environment perspective. However, as SHINE data is included in the dataset for this area, a degree of confidence may be inferred when considering the absence of historic environment features.

· Unclassified (No SHINE supplied) - Areas, where SHINE data has not been supplied, with no assigned opportunity rating. This illustrates a current absence of recorded data from a Historic Environment perspective.

· Unsuitable - Areas deemed unsuitable for new woodland on consideration of available Historic Environment data.

Unclassified areas may be suitable or unsuitable for new woodland. To better understand these areas, contact the local historic environment service in accordance with the UKFS and Historic Environment Guidance for Forestry in England - GOV.UK

The datasets included in each opportunity rating are as follows:

Favourable

· Lost Historic Woodlands (ArchAI/Forestry Commission) – An A.I. dataset that identifies areas of woodland depicted on early 20th Century Ordnance Survey mapping which have since been lost.

Neutral

· Historic Parklands (Zulu Ecosystems) – an A.I. dataset that identifies areas of parkland depicted on early 20th Century Ordnance Survey mapping.

· World Heritage Site Core data (Historic England) – Core areas of World Heritage Sites, as designated by UNESCO.

· World Heritage Site Buffer (Historic England) – Buffer zones surrounding World Heritage Sites, as designated by UNESCO.

· Ridge and Furrow (Low) (ArchAI) – an A.I. dataset that identifies areas of less well-preserved historic ridge and furrow derived from LiDAR data.

Unclassified

· HER Boundaries (SHINE supplied) – Geographic areas covered by local historic environment services, where SHINE data has been supplied to the Forestry Commission.

· HER Boundaries (No SHINE supplied) - Geographic areas covered by local historic environment services where SHINE data has not been supplied to the Forestry Commission.

Unsuitable

· Historic Landscape Characterisation (HLC) (local historic environment services) – regional datasets that provide information on the historic character of the landscape.

· Scheduled Monuments (Historic England) – Protected archaeological sites of national importance.

· Scheduled Monuments Buffer – A 20 metre buffer surrounding Scheduled Monuments in-line with UKFS.

· Selected Heritage Inventory for Natural England (SHINE)(local historic environment services) – National dataset of non-designated heritage assets.

· Registered Parks and Gardens (Historic England) – Parks and Gardens designated as being of national significance.

· Registered Battlefields (Historic England) – Battlefields designated as being of national significance.

· Ridge and Furrow (High) (ArchAI) – an A.I. dataset that identifies areas of well-preserved historic ridge and furrow derived from LiDAR data. Attribution statement: © Forestry Commission copyright and/or database right 2025. All rights reserved.

This dataset comprises 2 collections of maps. The facsmile collection contains all the marginalia information from the original map as well as the map itself, while the georectified collection contains just the map with an associated index for locating them. Each collection comprises approximately 101 000 monochrome images at 6-inch (1:10560) scale. Each image is supplied in .tiff format with appropriate ArcView and MapInfo world files, and shows the topography for all areas of England, Wales and Scotland as either quarter or, in some cases, full sheets. The images will cover the approximate epochs 1880's, 1900's, 1910's, 1920's and 1930's, but note that coverage is not countrywide for each epoch. The data was purchased by BGS from Sitescope, who obtained it from three sources - Royal Geographical Society, Trinity College Dublin and the Ordnance Survey. The data is for internal use by BGS staff on projects, and is available via a customised application created for the network GDI enabling users to search for and load the maps of their choice. The dataset will have many uses across all the geoscientific disciplines across which BGS operates, and should be viewed as a valuable addition to the BGS archive. There has been a considerable amount of work done during 2005, 2006 and 2007 to improve the accuracy of the OS Historic Map Collection. All maps should now be located to +- 50m or better. This is the best that can be achieved cost effectively. There are a number of reasons why the maps are inaccurate. Firstly, the original maps are paper and many are over 100 years old. They have not been stored in perfect condition. The paper has become distorted to varying degrees over time. The maps were therefore not accurate before scanning. Secondly, different generations of maps will have used different surveying methods and different spatial referencing systems. The same geographical object will not necessarily be in the same spatial location on subsequent editions. Thirdly, we are discussing maps, not plans. There will be cartographic generalisations which will affect the spatial representation and location of geographic objects. Finally, the georectification was not done in BGS but by the company from whom we purchased the maps. The company no longer exists. We do not know the methodology used for georectification.

Conservation areas exist to manage and protect the special architectural and historic interest of a place - in other words, the features that make it unique. Every local authority in England has at least one conservation area and there are around 10,000 in England.Most conservation areas are designated by the Council as the local planning authority. In conservation areas there are some extra planning controls and considerations in place to protect the historic and architectural elements which make the place special.This national dataset is “indicative” not “definitive”. Definitive information can only be provided by individual local authorities and you should refer directly to their information for all purposes that require the most up to date and complete dataset. Conservation area data has not been supplied for all local authority areas. Local authority areas without conservation area data are attributed with 'No data available for publication by HE'.Data is updated as necessary when new data is received.Further details are available on our website here - https://historicengland.org.uk/advice/planning/conservation-areas/Historic England Open Data Hub -https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/open-data-hub/ Field nameField aliasDescriptionNameNameName of Conservation AreaDATE_OF_DEDesignation dateDesignation date of the Conservation AreaDATE_UPDATUpdate dateDate on which the Conservation Area boundary was amendedCAPTURE_SCCapture scaleScale at which the spatial representation of the Conservation Area was capturedLPALocal Planning AuthorityLocal Planning Authority responsible for the Conservation AreaUIDUIDUnique reference number from the Conservation Areas at Risk SurveyxEastingCentroid eastingyNorthingCentroid northing

‘Listing’ is the all-encompassing term for the legal protection given to a building, monument, structure or site through the planning system. It is recognition of historical, architectural or archaeological significance, intended to ensure that the character of the asset in question is preserved for future generations. The main types of Listing are: Listed BuildingsScheduled MonumentsRegistered Parks and GardensRegistered BattlefieldsProtected Wreck SitesWorld Heritage SitesData is updated daily.Further details are available on our website here - https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/Historic England Open Data Hub - https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/open-data-hub/Field descriptionsListed BuildingsPolygons are available for listed buildings listed or substantively amended since 4th April 2011. Field nameField aliasDescriptionList EntryList Entry NumberUnique reference number from the National Heritage List for EnglandNameList Entry NameName of buildingGradeGradeGrade of building; in descending order of importance: I, II*,IIListDateDate first listedDate on which the building was added to the Statutory List of BuildingsAmendDateDate of most recent amendmentDate on which the listing was last amendedCaptureScaleCapture scaleScale at which the spatial representation of that listed building was capturedhyperlinkNHLE linkURL of the record on the Historic England websitearea_haArea (ha)Area of the polygon in hectares. Polygon layer only. Only populated where building footprint has been mappedNGRNational Grid ReferenceOrdnance Survey national grid reference of centroidEastingEastingCentroid eastingNorthingNorthingCentroid northingBuilding Preservation NoticesField nameField aliasDescriptionList EntryList Entry NumberUnique reference number from the National Heritage List for EnglandNameList Entry NameName of buildingBPNStartBPN Issue DateStart date of the noticeBPNExpireBPN Expiry DateExpiry date of the noticeCaptureScaleCapture scaleScale at which the spatial representation of that building preservation notice was capturedhyperlinkNHLE linkURL of the record on the Historic England websitearea_haArea (ha)Area of the polygon in hectares Polygon layer onlyNGRNational Grid ReferenceOrdnance Survey national grid reference of centroidEastingEastingCentroid eastingNorthingNorthingCentroid northingCertificates of ImmunityField nameField aliasDescriptionList EntryList Entry NumberUnique reference number from the National Heritage List for EnglandNameList Entry NameName of buildingCOIStartStart Date of CertificateStart date of the certificateCOIExpireExpiry Date of CertificateExpiry date of the certificateCaptureScaleCapture scaleScale at which the spatial representation of that certificate of immunity was capturedhyperlinkNHLE linkURL of the record on the Historic England websitearea_haArea (ha)Area of the polygon in hectares Polygon layer onlyNGRNational Grid ReferenceOrdnance Survey national grid reference of centroidEastingEastingCentroid eastingNorthingNorthingCentroid northingScheduled MonumentsField nameField aliasDescriptionList EntryList Entry NumberUnique reference number from the National Heritage List for EnglandNameList Entry NameStatutory registered title of monumentSchedDateDate first listedDate on which the monument was included in the Schedule of MonumentsAmendDateDate of most recent amendmentDate on which the scheduling was last amendedCaptureScaleCapture scaleScale at which the spatial representation of that scheduled monument was capturedhyperlinkNHLE linkURL of the record on the Historic England websitearea_haArea (ha)Area of the polygon in hectaresNGRNational Grid ReferenceOrdnance Survey national grid reference of centroidEastingEastingCentroid eastingNorthingNorthingCentroid northingRegistered Parks and GardensField nameField aliasDescriptionList EntryList Entry NumberUnique reference number from the National Heritage List for EnglandNameList Entry NameRegistered title of park and gardenGradeGradeGrade of park and garden; in descending order of importance: I, II*, IIRegDateDate first listedDate on which the park and garden was included in the Register of Historic Parks and GardensAmendDateDate of most recent amendmentDate on which the registration was last amendedCaptureScaleCapture scaleScale at which the spatial representation of that park and garden was capturedhyperlinkNHLE linkURL of the record on the Historic England websitearea_haArea (ha)Area of the polygon in hectaresNGRNational Grid ReferenceOrdnance Survey national grid reference of centroidEastingEastingCentroid eastingNorthingNorthingCentroid northingRegistered BattlefieldsField nameField aliasDescriptionList EntryList Entry NumberUnique reference number from the National Heritage List for EnglandNameList Entry NameRegistered title of battlefieldRegDateDate first listedDate on which the battlefield was included in the Register of Historic BattlefieldsAmendDateDate of most recent amendmentDate on which the registration was last amendedCaptureScaleCapture scaleScale at which the spatial representation of that battlefield was capturedhyperlinkNHLE linkURL of the record on the Historic England websitearea_haArea (ha)Area of the polygon in hectaresNGRNational Grid ReferenceOrdnance Survey national grid reference of centroidEastingEastingCentroid eastingNorthingNorthingCentroid northingProtected Wreck SitesField nameField aliasDescriptionList EntryList Entry NumberUnique reference number from the National Heritage List for EnglandNameList Entry NameName of wreck siteDesigDateDate first listedDate on which the wreck site was designated as a restricted areaAmendDateDate of most recent amendmentDate on which the designation was last amendedCaptureScaleCapture scaleScale at which the spatial representation of that protected wreck was capturedhyperlinkNHLE linkURL of the record on the Historic England websitearea_haArea (ha)Area of the polygon in hectaresNGRNational Grid ReferenceOrdnance Survey national grid reference of centroidLatitudeLatitudeLatitude in decimal degrees (WGS84)LongitudeLongitudeLongitude in decimal degrees (WGS84)World Heritage SitesField nameField aliasDescriptionList EntryList Entry NumberUnique reference number from the National Heritage List for EnglandNameList Entry NameTitle of world heritage propertyInscrDateDate first listedDate on which the property was inscribed on the World Heritage List by UNESCOAmendDateDate of most recent amendmentDate on which the inscription was last amendedNotesNotesDenotes if polygon is Property Boundary (noted as Core Area) or Buffer ZoneCaptureScaleCapture scaleScale at which the spatial representation of that World Heritage Site was capturedhyperlinkNHLE linkURL of the record on the Historic England websitearea_haArea (ha)Area of the polygon in hectaresNGRNational Grid ReferenceOrdnance Survey national grid reference of centroidEastingEastingCentroid eastingNorthingNorthingCentroid northing

This dataset is primarily intended to be used for informing development decisions. This dataset is incomplete, and contains some authoritative data provided by local authorities, as well as conservation area boundaries from Historic England, and other secondary sources found on data.gov.uk. The data currently contains a number of duplicate areas we are working to remove.

When a building is recognised as being of special architectural or historic interest it is added to the statutory ‘List’. This is compiled by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) on advice from Historic England. Buildings on the List are given one of three grades which denote their level of importance, Grade I being the highest and Grade II the lowest: • Grade I (one) ¬ of exceptional interest • Grade II* (two star) ¬ particularly important • Grade II (two) ¬ of special interest Structures that might not be classified as ‘buildings’ ¬ such as railings, gate piers, walls, war memorials, gravestones, post boxes and telephone boxes ¬ can all be Listed Buildings. Related to Listed Buildings are Certificates of Immunity (COI) and Building Preservation Notices (BPN).

This is a spatial dataset that defines the non-designated geographic extent and location of Historic Parklands in England, as depicted in the OS Historic Maps (2nd Edition and Hills Edition). Regularly updated aerial imagery has been used to ensure high spatial accuracy. The mapping scale is 1:1,000. This dataset, alongside the designated landscapes within the Historic England Registered Parks and Gardens layers, and HER searches can provide a comprehensive understanding of the maximum historic extent of Parklands.

Historic parklands are uniquely placed to deliver integrated multi-objective benefits for the historic and natural environments. They are a finite and non-renewable resource, and they remain working landscapes. Through active management, their countless interests can be secured to great public benefit.

Paikkatiedot, jotka kuvaavat arkeologiaa, joka on tunnistettu, kartoitettu ja tallennettu ilmavalokuvien ja muiden ilmalähteiden avulla eri puolilla Englantia.

Erilaiset historiallisen Englannin tallentamat tiedot, jotka liittyvät ilmatutkimuksiin ja kartoitushankkeisiin. Huom. Kyseessä on dynaaminen tietoaineisto, joka kehittyy jatkuvasti paitsi vasta päätökseen saatettujen hankkeiden lisäämisen myös joidenkin aiempien hankkeiden uudelleenarvioinnin myötä.

The Oxfordshire Historic Landscape Characterisation (HLC) Project commenced in October 2012, funded by Historic England and hosted by Oxfordshire County Council (OCC). Due to a change in key personnel, the Project was not brought to a close until July 2017. The Oxfordshire HLC is the final project to be completed (outside of London) within Historic England’s national programme and represents the comprehensive coverage of HLC data across England. The aims of the Oxfordshire HLC were: To characterise, digitally map and make available in a web-based format, the historic dimension of the current landscape of Oxfordshire, in order to inform its management, conservation, and understanding at a local, county, regional, and national level. The Oxfordshire HLC project, therefore, identified and recorded evidence of the processes which have shaped the character of the current landscape. To achieve this, polygons, units of land grouped by shared characteristics, were mapped across the whole of the county. For each spatially distinct polygon, data were recorded in an Access database. This included information on the dominant attributes common to the polygon, the Broad and HLC Types those attributes assigned the polygon to, the date of origin of the current landscape type, previous landscape types, associated monuments, and evidence sources used. This methodology was primarily desk-based, using maps and aerial photographs as the primary sources of evidence. A photographic survey was conducted in the field to enhance understanding of different HLC Types. All mapping was carried out within MapInfo, a GIS program, and the linked database was created within the HLC module of HBSMR, an Access database developed and managed by Exegesis. Accuracy of Content: The level of detail and the accuracy of the information held on each HLC type reflect the nature or content of the sources used to compile the record. Users of this data should consult the HER to clarify the level of reliability and/or precision that should be afforded to information derived from the HBSMR. The Site and its Content is provided for your general information only; we do not undertake that Content will always be accurate and complete. Therefore, if you propose to do, or refrain from doing, something in reliance upon Content you find on the Site, you must check the accuracy of the relevant Content by some other means.

Historic buildings or sites such as Roman remains, burial mounds, castles, bridges, earthworks, the remains of deserted villages and industrial sites can be designated scheduled monuments by the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. This list of scheduled monuments is kept and maintained by Historic England.

The Oxfordshire Historic Landscape Characterisation (HLC) Project commenced in October 2012, funded by Historic England and hosted by Oxfordshire County Council (OCC). Due to a change in key personnel, the Project was not brought to a close until July 2017. The Oxfordshire HLC is the final project to be completed (outside of London) within Historic England’s national programme and represents the comprehensive coverage of HLC data across England. The aims of the Oxfordshire HLC were: To characterise, digitally map and make available in a web-based format, the historic dimension of the current landscape of Oxfordshire, in order to inform its management, conservation, and understanding at a local, county, regional, and national level. The Oxfordshire HLC project, therefore, identified and recorded evidence of the processes which have shaped the character of the current landscape. To achieve this, polygons, units of land grouped by shared characteristics, were mapped across the whole of the county. For each spatially distinct polygon, data were recorded in an Access database. This included information on the dominant attributes common to the polygon, the Broad and HLC Types those attributes assigned the polygon to, the date of origin of the current landscape type, previous landscape types, associated monuments, and evidence sources used. This methodology was primarily desk-based, using maps and aerial photographs as the primary sources of evidence. A photographic survey was conducted in the field to enhance understanding of different HLC Types. All mapping was carried out within MapInfo, a GIS program, and the linked database was created within the HLC module of HBSMR, an Access database developed and managed by Exegesis. Accuracy of Content: The level of detail and the accuracy of the information held on each HLC type reflect the nature or content of the sources used to compile the record. Users of this data should consult the HER to clarify the level of reliability and/or precision that should be afforded to information derived from the HBSMR. The Site and its Content is provided for your general information only; we do not undertake that Content will always be accurate and complete. Therefore, if you propose to do, or refrain from doing, something in reliance upon Content you find on the Site, you must check the accuracy of the relevant Content by some other means.

This dataset comprises 2 collections of maps. The facsmile collection contains all the marginalia information from the original map as well as the map itself, while the georectified collection contains just the map with an associated index for locating them. Each collection comprises approximately 101 000 monochrome images at 6-inch (1:10560) scale. Each image is supplied in .tiff format with appropriate ArcView and MapInfo world files, and shows the topography for all areas of England, Wales and Scotland as either quarter or, in some cases, full sheets. The images will cover the approximate epochs 1880's, 1900's, 1910's, 1920's and 1930's, but note that coverage is not countrywide for each epoch. The data was purchased by BGS from Sitescope, who obtained it from three sources - Royal Geographical Society, Trinity College Dublin and the Ordnance Survey. The data is for internal use by BGS staff on projects, and is available via a customised application created for the network GDI enabling users to search for and load the maps of their choice. The dataset will have many uses across all the geoscientific disciplines across which BGS operates, and should be viewed as a valuable addition to the BGS archive. There has been a considerable amount of work done during 2005, 2006 and 2007 to improve the accuracy of the OS Historic Map Collection. All maps should now be located to +- 50m or better. This is the best that can be achieved cost effectively. There are a number of reasons why the maps are inaccurate. Firstly, the original maps are paper and many are over 100 years old. They have not been stored in perfect condition. The paper has become distorted to varying degrees over time. The maps were therefore not accurate before scanning. Secondly, different generations of maps will have used different surveying methods and different spatial referencing systems. The same geographical object will not necessarily be in the same spatial location on subsequent editions. Thirdly, we are discussing maps, not plans. There will be cartographic generalisations which will affect the spatial representation and location of geographic objects. Finally, the georectification was not done in BGS but by the company from whom we purchased the maps. The company no longer exists. We do not know the methodology used for georectification.

The Forestry Commission has developed a series of sensitivity maps, based on nationally available and consistent datasets, to indicate where there are likely to be fewer sensitivities to woodland creation.

These maps will help to indicate to landowners whether there is likely to be potential to establish new woodland on their land, and where there may be sensitivities that would preclude woodland creation.

The maps do not indicate that, where there is a low sensitivity to new woodland being created, that planting will be agreed by the Forestry Commission, the regulator for woodland and forestry projects in England. However, the low sensitivity areas have fewest identified constraints to address, and it should be easier to agree creating new woodland here than in other areas.

Likewise, creation of new woodland, particularly of native woodland, may be appropriate outside ‘low sensitivity’ areas, but the appropriateness of proposals in these areas will again be determined by the Forestry Commission, including through responding to the views of Natural England, Environment Agency, Historic England, the Local Authority and other stakeholders, where relevant.

The Sensitivity Maps exclude all land that is unsuitable for planting, including urban areas, existing (and assumed) woodland and habitats that are considered too wet, too rocky, and too salty to support the growth of trees. This is achieved through restricting the Sensitivity Maps to the following land covers, based on the most recent update of Landcover Map:

Acid grassland Arable and horticulture Calcareous grassland Heather Heather grassland Improved grassland Neutral grassland

The spatial datasets and individual layers of those datasets that define land as unsuitable and low, medium, or high sensitivity for woodland creation in the Full Sensitivity Map version 3.0, the Low Sensitivity Map and their variants are set out in the document here:

www.gov.uk/guidance/a-guide-to-forestry-commissions-sensitivity-maps-for-woodland-creation

Attributes:

‘Sensitivity’ = the sensitivity to woodland creation level the land has been assigned.

‘Area (Hectares)’ = the area in hectares of the polygon.

Lineage:

This is version 3.0 of these layers, having gone through several iterations where new data inputs were added and changes made to how these were treated as sensitivities for woodland creation. These are the first versions of the layers to be published as Open Data.

This research project aimed to fill a major lacuna militating against the effective exploitation of many post-medieval to mid-Victorian historical sources collected by local administrative areas: the lack of information on the boundaries of those administrative areas, the so-called 'historic' or 'ancient' parishes of England and Wales. It is known that these districts came into being during the Middle Ages, that the map of these ecclesiastical parishes was essentially complete by the fifteenth century, that these ecclesiastical boundaries were adopted during the early modern period for secular and judicial purposes, and that boundaries remained essentially unchanged until a number of reforms from the mid-nineteenth century onwards reorganised the local administrative geography of the country. The project aimed to reconstruct those boundaries as they were before the post-nineteenth century changes.

A listed building is a building or structure which is considered of special architectural or historic interest and are listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 which affords them legal protection. The planning datasets below are provided under Open Government Licence. The information can also be viewed on the national map for planning data available at: https://www.planning.data.gov.uk/map. The Listed Building Dataset contains polygons and links to the official listing entries from the Historic England website, relating to listed buildings within Rochdale Borough

This is a new requirement for Rochdale Borough Council in line with a national digital planning project.

Historic or architecturally significant buildings of national importance are designated as Listed Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. They are recorded in a list maintained by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, advised by Historic England. Notifications of new and amended listings are issued by Historic England as and when a building is added to the list. This dataset is updated by the Cheshire Historic Environment Record as soon as possible after the notification is received.

Listed Buildings have been derived from digital datasets supplied by English Heritage and the former Cheshire authorites and have been amended as required. The grid references for the listed buildings in the supplied datasets were derived from automatic address matching. The depiction of a listed building should be regarded as indicative only and should not be regarded as constituting any legal definition.

Each feature contains within its entry in the attribute table hyperlinks for use with ArcGIS and WebGIS to the designation record of that asset published on Revealing Cheshire's Past, an online version of the HER database which makes a subset of the HER data available online.

The data has the following attribute data:

Attribute - Description DesigUID - CHER Unique Identifier

Name - Legal Name PrefRef - National Heritage List for England reference NationalRef - National Heritage List for England reference OtherRef - Old Volume/Map/Item reference Grade - Listing Grade Assigned - Date of designation Amended - Last ammendment to the designation RCP_ArcGIS - A hyperlink to a copy of the designation record on Revealing Cheshire's Past for ArcGIS users RCP_WebGIS - A hyperlink to a copy of the designation record on Revealing Cheshire's Past for WebGIS users xgEdited - Date/Editor of Last CHER Edit

The Oxfordshire Historic Landscape Characterisation (HLC) Project commenced in October 2012, funded by Historic England and hosted by Oxfordshire County Council (OCC). Due to a change in key personnel, the Project was not brought to a close until July 2017. The Oxfordshire HLC is the final project to be completed (outside of London) within Historic England’s national programme and represents the comprehensive coverage of HLC data across England. The aims of the Oxfordshire HLC were: To characterise, digitally map and make available in a web-based format, the historic dimension of the current landscape of Oxfordshire, in order to inform its management, conservation, and understanding at a local, county, regional, and national level. The Oxfordshire HLC project, therefore, identified and recorded evidence of the processes which have shaped the character of the current landscape. To achieve this, polygons, units of land grouped by shared characteristics, were mapped across the whole of the county. For each spatially distinct polygon, data were recorded in an Access database. This included information on the dominant attributes common to the polygon, the Broad and HLC Types those attributes assigned the polygon to, the date of origin of the current landscape type, previous landscape types, associated monuments, and evidence sources used. This methodology was primarily desk-based, using maps and aerial photographs as the primary sources of evidence. A photographic survey was conducted in the field to enhance understanding of different HLC Types. All mapping was carried out within MapInfo, a GIS program, and the linked database was created within the HLC module of HBSMR, an Access database developed and managed by Exegesis. Accuracy of Content: The level of detail and the accuracy of the information held on each HLC type reflect the nature or content of the sources used to compile the record. Users of this data should consult the HER to clarify the level of reliability and/or precision that should be afforded to information derived from the HBSMR. The Site and its Content is provided for your general information only; we do not undertake that Content will always be accurate and complete. Therefore, if you propose to do, or refrain from doing, something in reliance upon Content you find on the Site, you must check the accuracy of the relevant Content by some other means.

The Forestry Commission has developed a series of sensitivity maps, based on nationally available and consistent datasets, to indicate where there are likely to be fewer sensitivities to woodland creation. These maps will help to indicate to landowners whether there is likely to be potential to establish new woodland on their land, and where there may be sensitivities that would preclude woodland creation. The maps do not indicate that, where there is a low sensitivity to new woodland being created, that planting will be agreed by the Forestry Commission, the regulator for woodland and forestry projects in England. However, the low sensitivity areas have fewest identified constraints to address, and it should be easier to agree creating new woodland here than in other areas. Likewise, creation of new woodland, particularly of native woodland, may be appropriate outside ‘low sensitivity’ areas, but the appropriateness of proposals in these areas will again be determined by the Forestry Commission, including through responding to the views of Natural England, Environment Agency, Historic England, the Local Authority and other stakeholders, where relevant. The Sensitivity Maps exclude all land that is unsuitable for planting, including urban areas, existing (and assumed) woodland and habitats that are considered too wet, too rocky, and too salty to support the growth of trees. This is achieved through restricting the Sensitivity Maps to the following land covers, based on the most recent update of Landcover Map: Acid grassland Arable and horticulture Calcareous grassland Heather Heather grassland Improved grassland Neutral grassland The spatial datasets and individual layers of those datasets that define land as unsuitable and low, medium, or high sensitivity for woodland creation in the Full Sensitivity Map version 3.0, the Low Sensitivity Map and their variants are set out in the document here: www.gov.uk/guidance/a-guide-to-forestry-commissions-sensitivity-maps-for-woodland-creation Attributes: ‘Sensitivity’ = the sensitivity to woodland creation level the land has been assigned. ‘Area (Hectares)’ = the area in hectares of the polygon. Lineage: This is version 3.0 of these layers, having gone through several iterations where new data inputs were added and changes made to how these were treated as sensitivities for woodland creation. These are the first versions of the layers to be published as Open Data.