As 2022 draws to a close, Historic England (HE) highlights 23 listed gems from the 240 sites across the country added to the National Heritage List for England (NHLE) over the past year.
‘…Places like these create distinctiveness and make us proud of where we live…’
Historic England (HE) writes:
A picturesque watermill drawn by Constable, two iconic green London cab shelters, a military milestone in Northumberland and a 1960s-church in Wiltshire feature in Historic England’s annual round up, which showcases intriguing examples of county’s rich and varied heritage protected through listing or scheduling over the last 12 months.
They also include a Victorian fountain in Stockton-on-Tees, an early 20th century tin tabernacle in Nottinghamshire, two shipwrecks off the Isle of Wight, an Arts and Crafts doctor’s house in Manchester, a Georgian folly in Cornwall and First World War training trenches in Norfolk connected to the history of the S.A.S.
Listings in 2022
Additions to the List in 2022
Listing – 221
Scheduled Monuments – 16 (including 1 scheduled shipwreck)
Protected Wrecks – 3
Total: 240
Amendments to the List in 2022
Listing – 234
Scheduled Monuments – 20
Parks and Gardens – 2
Protected Wrecks – 2
Total: 258
“Heritage sites tell the story of our country, boost tourism, and help us understand and take pride in where we live. By listing buildings and protecting wrecks, battlefields and monuments, we can safeguard our history for future generations to enjoy as well. With an extra 240 places added to the list this year, I’m pleased to join Historic England in encouraging everyone to get out and explore our shared heritage this Christmas.”
Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay
Heritage Minister
“The variety of listings this year illustrates the rich diversity of our shared heritage and the importance of everyday places – from an Edwardian Bank to a London cab shelter, to a 19th century watermill – that make up the fascinating fabric of our past. Places like these create distinctiveness and make us proud of where we live. Listing recognises their value so they are protected for the future and everyone can continue to enjoy them. In England, 99% of us live less than a mile from a listed site and the festive season is a great time to find out more about the historic places on our doorsteps. We’re inviting everyone to help Enrich the List, by sharing their knowledge and pictures of listed places to help expand our shared understanding and perhaps even unlock some of the secrets of the past.”
Duncan Wilson
Chief Executive of Historic England
