"Mae'r amgylchedd hanesyddol wrth wraidd ein hunaniaeth ddiwylliannol fel cenedl. Mae’n adrodd yr hanes am le Cymru yn y byd, o’i dechrau cynnar i’w rôl wrth wraidd datblygiad y byd modern. Mae'n etifeddiaeth werthfawr y mae’n rhaid i ni ofalu amdani a’i throsglwyddo i’n plant er mwyn iddynt ei charu, ei thrysori a’i mwynhau.
“The historic environment sits at the very centre of our cultural identity as a nation. It tells the story of Wales’ place in the world, from its early beginnings to its role at the heart of the making of the modern world. It’s a precious inheritance that we must care for and pass on to our children to love, cherish and enjoy.