Heritage Lincolnshire
Encyclopedia
The Heritage Trust of Lincolnshire or Heritage Lincolnshire in the shortened form of its name, is an independent charitable trust
working to preserve, protect, promote and present Lincolnshire
's heritage for the benefit of local people and visitors. It is based in Heckington
near Sleaford
. It was established in the late 1980s, when the Lincolnshire County Council removed funding from the Trust for Lincolnshire Archaeology and instead established a new organisation.
Charitable trust
A charitable trust is an irrevocable trust established for charitable purposes, and is a more specific term than "charitable organization".-United States:...
working to preserve, protect, promote and present Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire is a county in the east of England. It borders Norfolk to the south east, Cambridgeshire to the south, Rutland to the south west, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire to the west, South Yorkshire to the north west, and the East Riding of Yorkshire to the north. It also borders...
's heritage for the benefit of local people and visitors. It is based in Heckington
Heckington
Heckington is a village and civil parish in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. It lies between Sleaford and Swineshead Bridge, south of the A17 road. Heckington, with 1491 households, is one of the largest villages in Lincolnshire.-History:...
near Sleaford
Sleaford
Sleaford is a town in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. It is located thirteen miles northeast of Grantham, seventeen miles west of Boston, and nineteen miles south of Lincoln, and had a total resident population of around 14,500 in 6,167 households at the time...
. It was established in the late 1980s, when the Lincolnshire County Council removed funding from the Trust for Lincolnshire Archaeology and instead established a new organisation.
Functions
- Archaeology forms an integral part of Heritage Lincolnshire's services. The work for both commercial and non-commercial clients is carried out by the archaeological division, Archaeological Project Services (APS), providing expert professional services throughout Lincolnshire, across Eastern England and beyond.
- Publishing helps Heritage Lincolnshire promote the county's rich and varied history, heritage and archaeology to a wide audience. The staff have the knowledge and experience to research, design and present information in a range of media.
- Heritage Lincolnshire celebrates and promotes Lincolnshire's rich and diverse heritage through its range of events and activities, publications, days schools, courses, exhibitions, talks and its website.
- Heritage Lincolnshire brings grants and funding into Lincolnshire for heritage projects to help conserve the county's historic buildings and archaeological sites.
- Heritage Lincolnshire encourages community involvement and volunteering, giving people the chance to learn about their surroundings and help protect their heritage.