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Frequently Asked Questions - Historic buildings - general
 
How do I stop dry rot?

How do I stop dry rot?

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A cruck frame in a house in north-west England has been dated as from the second quarter of the 17th century.  How can that be when most reference books say that it should be 16th century at the latest?

A cruck frame in a house in north-west England has been dated as from the second quarter of the 17th century. How can that be when most reference books say that it should be 16th century at the latest?

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The rear elevation of a house in an East Anglian village has timber framing showing, but the front of the house is in brick and has a date stone giving the date of 1716.

The rear elevation of a house in an East Anglian village has timber framing showing, but the front of the house is in brick and has a date stone giving the date of 1716.

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What is a cross passage house?

What is a cross passage house?

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How can I find out if my flat is listed?

How can I find out if my flat is listed?

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If my house is old, built about 1865, but is not listed can I go ahead and install replacement windows without getting planning consent?

If my house is old, built about 1865, but is not listed can I go ahead and install replacement windows without getting planning consent?

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There is building work being undertaken to a local historic property that I am concerned about.  It seems to be spoiling the character of the building.  What can be done about it?

There is building work being undertaken to a local historic property that I am concerned about. It seems to be spoiling the character of the building. What can be done about it?

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What are the criteria to have a building listed?

What are the criteria to have a building listed?

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What are scheduled or ancient monuments?

What are scheduled or ancient monuments?

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What are Registered Parks and Gardens?

What are Registered Parks and Gardens?

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How are Battlefields protected?

How are Battlefields protected?

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Are Wreck Sites protected in any way?

Are Wreck Sites protected in any way?

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Where can I find details about the listing of an old building that I do not own, but am interested in.?

Where can I find details about the listing of an old building that I do not own, but am interested in.?

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