The Crallan Report on the Listing and Preservation of Buildings of Architectural and Historic Interest was published in 1974.  Despite being over thirty years old it is still the base document to which all subsequent studies refer.  The Crallan Report needed updating so Ed Simons, of the AOC Archaeology Group, Ben Jeffs, Director of Blackfreighter an independent consultancy and Ian Serjeant a third built heritage expert, were commissioned to re-assess legislation, policies, previous reports and current information.  From this they were

asked to complete Phase One of the Built Heritage Project by recommending a series of actions which will update existing policies and take account of recent archaeological and architectural changes.  These recommendations focus on compiling a comprehensive and detailed record of St Helena’s built heritage, from fortifications to rural structures such as walls and gate jambs as well as houses.  The SHEIS computer system is ideal for this purpose.

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