England's ports provide vital links for trade and travel. Many are historic and have adapted successfully to meet modern needs. Such changes need to be managed carefully to ensure that valued historic assets are not lost. Equally, where new ports are developed, it will be important to do so with full knowledge of the surrounding historic environment.
Managing port development
English Heritage's policy statement, Ports: the impact of development on the maritime historic environment, is vital reading for anyone involved in managing change in ports. English Heritage also works with the Department for Transport, Defra and others to ensure that national policy takes account of the historic environment.
