Heritage Places Survey Autumn 2024

Closed 20 Dec 2024

Opened 14 Oct 2024

Contact

03000300900

sarah.cargill@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk

Feedback updated 6 Mar 2025

We asked

Heritage Places Survey Summary

Between October 14 and December 20, 2024, we conducted a borough-wide survey to understand what heritage means to people in Armagh, Banbridge, and Craigavon Borough. We received an incredible 217 responses, offering deep insights into the community’s connection with heritage and their hopes for its future. 

You said

Who Took Part?
90.32% of respondents were individuals, showing strong personal interest and 8.29% responded on behalf of an organisation, project, or group.

How Important is Heritage?
An overwhelming 89.4% of respondents said heritage is very important/ important to them. This reflects a strong cultural pride and a desire to protect and celebrate the borough’s unique history.

What Aspects of Heritage Matter Most?
Respondents ranked the most important elements of heritage, with the highest priorities being:
1.    Landscapes & Natural Spaces (95.86%)
2.    History (95.85%)
3.    Historic Buildings (94.47%)
4.    Traditions & Practices (93.09%)
5.    Craft Skills & People (91.71%)
6.    Arts & Culture (91.7%)
7.    Nature & Biodiversity (91.25%)
8.    Archaeology & Local Stories (89.4%)
9.    Music (88.02%)
10.    Food & Drink (84.34%)
11.    Celebrating Diverse Heritage (82.95%)
12.    Sporting Heritage (73.74%)
13.    Language (71.43%)

We did

We are continue to progress with the results of this survey and are taking the feedback on board. We will endeavour to include this feedback into our future plans. 

Overview

We are delighted that Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has been selected by the National Lottery Heritage Fund as the first "Heritage Place" in Northern Ireland. This project is proudly funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. 

The first stage of this work is to develop at 10- year Heritage Strategy, which represents an opportunity to shape a positive vision for heritage across the Borough.

We invite the residents of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough to help us shape this exciting initiative by helping us understand:

  • What "heritage" means to you?
  • What do you value most about the Borough?
  • How engaged with heritage are you?
  • Would you like to be more involved?
  • How we can best support heritage projects?

 

We appreciate you taking approx 10 minutes of your time to provide feedback on this event. 

Please provide your name and email address at the end of this questionnaire if you would like to receive a copy of your survey responses or should you wish to be kept up to date with events taking place as part of the heritage strategy.

If you do not provide your email, your responses will be anonymous.

Why your views matter

We would really appreciate it if you could take some time to complete this survey. It is a great opportunity for you to provide feedback into our early research and discovery, and will give us a better understanding of your views on heritage in our Borough. 

This survey should take between 5-10 minutes to complete.

What happens next

Watch this space...!

More exciting engagement events are to follow and details will appear on Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council website and social channels. 

Please note that your responses will be anonymous.