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/ˌɪŋɡlɪʃ ˈherɪtɪdʒ/
/ˌɪŋɡlɪʃ ˈherɪtɪdʒ/
- a government organization started in 1984 to look after historically important places and buildings in England. It was previously called the Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission. It encourages people to visit its sites to understand and enjoy their history. Stonehenge is one example of an English Heritage site. compare National Trust, World Heritage Site
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