The Journal

The built environment of England is a tapestry of different eras, periods and architectural styles that tells a unified story of the country. From the settlements of pre-history through to Roman rule and on to the medieval turmoil of conquests and battles for the throne, the buildings that remain all have important and fascinating tales to tell. Preserving these important structures involves a process of listing that restricts development and promotes appreciation and understanding of their status. Grade II-listing is the most common of these, with well over 350, 000 currently achieving this accreditation.