Heritage and our historic environment
“Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today and what we pass on to the future.” (UNESCO)
Council is committed to the conservation, community engagement and celebration of our historic environment. We value the heritage that has shaped and defined our people and landscape.
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๐ฎStep into the splendour of Prehen House by checking out our beautiful walkthrough video.
๐Designed by renowned architect Michael Priestly and built in 1745, this elegant building is all about proportions creating incredible mathematical harmony.
๐ง It was also home to the famous Knox family, steeped in history legend, all on the banks of the River Foyle.
๐ฅFilmed as part of Council's Heritage Plan, get the popcorn ready, relax and appreciate the grandeur of this unique local asset.
HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT
Our City and District has a rich and diverse historic environment that contributes to our sense of place and history. Our archaeology and built heritage assets includes many areas and sites of local and international interest. These assets include monuments such as the City Walls, our conservation areas, listed buildings and numerous protected archaeological remains.
HERITAGE ASSETS
The Historic Environment Map Viewer allows you to see most of the heritage assets identified by the Department for Communities in the council area: https://www.communities-ni.gov.uk/services/historic-environment-map-viewer |
Castlederg Castle, Castlederg
Brooke Park, Derry
