Niedersächsisches Landesamt für Denkmalpflege
About the funder
The Lower Saxony State Office for the Preservation of Monuments (NLD), based in Hanover, is the central state authority for monument preservation in the state of Lower Saxony. It is committed to the protection, conservation, and scientific study of architectural and archaeological heritage. Its core tasks include:
* Recording, inventorying, and documenting cultural monuments above and below ground
* Continuing and updating the register of cultural monuments
* Providing expert advice to lower monument protection authorities, regional churches, state building management, and private owners
* Conducting and supporting restorations, archaeological excavations, and analyses
* Establishing and operating scientific collections, libraries, and specialized information systems
* Developing and publishing scientific fundamentals as well as offering advanced training and further education
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Mission & Vision
The NLD advises, researches, and mediates in the service of monument preservation in Lower Saxony. Our mission is to preserve the cultural heritage of the state, to scientifically explore it, and to make it accessible to a broad public. We are committed to the sustainable protection of architectural and archaeological monuments, promote professional excellence in consulting and research, and strengthen the identification of citizens with their historical environment.
Target groups
The offerings of the NLD are aimed at:
* Lower monument protection authorities at the municipal level and their municipal archaeological institutions
* Regional churches and ecclesiastical monument authorities
* State building management and public administrations in Lower Saxony
* Private owners and users of cultural monuments planning conservation measures
* Universities, research institutions, and commercial excavation companies engaged in scientific collaboration or attending further training
* Culture-interested citizens who wish to participate in monument preservation and cultural heritage through publications, exhibitions, and events.