This includes archaeology (sites and monuments), the built heritage (historic buildings and settlements) and historic landscapes. Cornwall and Scilly has a rich and diverse historic environment which ranges from prehistoric sites, mediæval buildings and historic mine sites to recent military remains. Formerly known as the Cornwall Archaeological Unit, the Historic Environment Service provides the following services: 

• Manages and runs the Cornwall & Scilly Historic Environment Record;
• Provides advice and consultation on archaeology and historic buildings through development control and strategic planning policy;
• Provides a countryside advice service to landowners and others on the management of the rural historic environment through agri-environment schemes;
• Gives advice to all on the significance of the historic environment and how it might best be managed and conserved;
• Carries out a range of projects and fieldwork through its project team, including assessment, evaluation, survey, excavation and publication;
• Produces a range of popular and academic publications

Cornwall & Scilly
Historic Environment Service

Kennall Building,
Old County Hall,
Truro,
Cornwall,
TR1 3AY

email: hes@cornwall.gov.uk
Tel: 01872 323 603  
Fax: 01872 323 811