heritage asset

Heritage assets have archaeological, architectural, artistic or historical interest and a degree of significance owing to their rarity, representativeness, aesthetic appeal or historical associations. The significance of a heritage asset arises partly from its setting.

ancient tree,
ancient woodland,
conservation area,
heritage,
heritage statement,
listing,
register of parks and gardens,
scheduled monument,
setting,
veteran tree

This definition is abridged from A – Z of tree terms: A companion to British arboriculture.
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