Norfolk Heritage Explorer

Welcome to the Norfolk Heritage Explorer

This website offers a unique opportunity to access an abridged version of the Norfolk Historic Environment Record database online.

The Norfolk HER is the definitive database of the county's archaeological sites and historic buildings. It contains over 60,000 records describing the archaeology of Norfolk from the earliest evidence for human occupation from 750,000 BC up to the present day.

The website is updated periodically throughout the year, so add us to your favourites and follow us on Twitter.

We've moved!

After almost 50 years of operating our service from the Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse, the Norfolk Historic Environment Record has relocated to office space at The Archive Centre in Norwich.

We're pleased to announce that our paper and photographic archives are now open for public consultation by appointment. Contact us for further details.

• search our database for archaeological sites, by archaeological period or by using your postcode;
• browse digital maps of the county's archaeological remains and historic buildings;
• See Highlights of some of the latest archaeological finds discovered in the county
• read archaeological summaries of every parish in the county;
• study specially prepared thematic articles on aspects of the county's heritage;
• view online galleries of artworks inspired by the historic environment;
• learn how to undertake research and fieldwork of your own;
• download teaching resources and instructions for craft activities;
• follow guided heritage walks;
• and much more!

Please note that selected categories of information are excluded from this online resource and therefore this website is not suitable for use in the planning process or academic research. However researchers can contact the Norfolk Historic Environment Record directly to request a bespoke search of the full dataset.