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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A Study of Architectural Measures to Reduce OverheatingPublished 23 March 2026This report identifies historic architectural measures that demonstrate and support England’s historic buildings in adapting to the changing climate.
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Carbon Reduction Options for Churches Using Oil for HeatingPublished 17 February 2026
This project looks at developing low and zero carbon heating options for four churches and their associated buildings in Gloucestershire.
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Heat Pumps in Historic BuildingsPublished 27 January 2026
Findings that can be used to inform future work and strategy when installing and operating water source heat pumps (WSHP) in historic buildings.
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Heat Pumps in Historic BuildingsPublished 13 January 2026
Four case studies reviewing the performance of air source heat pump (ASHP) technology in five large historic buildings across four sites.
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.
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Local Heritage Listing: Identifying and Conserving Local HeritagePublished 15 May 2026
This revised advice supports communities and local authorities in introducing a local heritage list in their area or changing an existing list.
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Accessing England's Protected Wreck SitesPublished 12 March 2026
These guidelines are intended to support individuals or groups wishing to access and/or develop projects on wreck sites designated under Section 1 of the Protection of Wrecks Act 1973 in the English Territorial Sea.
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Managing Archaeology in LondonPublished 18 February 2026
Guidance for developers, archaeologists and planners to promote the understanding and enjoyment of our historic environment.
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Adapting Historic Buildings for Energy and Carbon EfficiencyPublished 16 February 2026
Approaches to improve the energy efficiency and support carbon reduction of historic buildings, whilst conserving their significance.
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Environmental ArchaeologyPublished 20 December 2025
A guide to the theory and practice of methods, from sampling and recovery to post-excavation.
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Making Changes to Heritage AssetsPublished 17 December 2025
Advice on repair, restoration, addition, and alteration works to heritage assets, assisting local authorities, planning consultants, owners, applicants, and other interested parties in implementing historic environment legislation.
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Setting up a Listed Building Heritage Partnership AgreementPublished 17 December 2025
Advice on drawing up a Listed Building Heritage Partnership Agreement.
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Waterlogged WoodPublished 12 December 2025
Guidance on excavation, recording, sampling, selection, storage, assessment, analysis, conservation and curation of waterlogged archaeological wood.
Technical Conservation Guidance
Download our brochure listing all our current free-to-download technical conservation guidance and research reports.
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