Details of all nationally protected historic places in England from buildings to battlefields are now available online.
Is there a building or historic asset that you would like to see protected? If so you can apply to us using our online application form.
Our Selection Guidelines outline the criteria that we use when listing or designating different historic assets such as buildings, monuments and landscapes.
These case studies show some of the historic places that we have designated recently such as schools, churches, gardens and military installations.
Showcasing designation
Find out what we are doing to improve the current system of heritage protection.
More on Heritage Protection Reform
Find out what steps you need to take if you want to make changes to a listed building, scheduled monument or registered park or garden.
More on planning advice