Welcome to the Norfolk Historic Environment Record online

The Norfolk Historic Environment Record (NHER) is the definitive database of the county's archaeological sites and historic buildings and landscapes, bringing together over 200 years of archaeological and historical research. It contains over 65,000 records describing Norfolk's fascinating past from the earliest evidence of human activity to the 20th century.

Maintained by Norfolk County Council's Environment Service, the NHER is updated daily, so add us to your favourites.

On this website, you can:

• Explore the NHER records by browsing the interactive map or searching by placename or post code;
• Use the Search options to delve further into the NHER records and explore by archaeological period or site types;
• Go to About and Help to find out more about the NHER's wide range of services and access useful guides to make the most of the resources on this website;
• Head to our Discover tab to browse thematic articles on aspects of the county's heritage, read archaeological summaries of every parish in the county, find inspiration for heritage themed activities, and much more!

Interested in more? Contact the NHER Team to:

• Request a database export via an HER Search request; 
• Book an appointment to view documents and images from the supporting HER Archives and the Norfolk Air Photo Library
• Let us know about new research and discoveries.