Information and Advice

The Historic Environment and Archaeology Service provides information and advice to planners, landowners, developers, consultants, schools, local groups and the general public. 

Historic Environment Record

The HER contains details of over 22,000 archaeological sites, historic buildings, monuments, landscape features and find spots in Worcestershire. You can ask for a search of the record by visiting us, by phone or email. We provide information in paper and digital formats and via our online resources. 

Planning Applications and Archaeology

The Service provides advice to County and District planning services on the implications of development on the historic environment of Worcestershire.  This takes the form of input into strategic planning and advice on individual planning applications.

Countryside and Archaeology

The Service provides advice on the management and conservation of the rural historic environment.  This includes advice for landowners and farmers on Entry and Higher Level Stewardship applications and capital works projects.

Archaeology and Churches

The Service Manager is also the Diocesan Archaeology Advisor and provides an advisory service on behalf of the Diocesan Advisory Committee.

What if I find Something?

What you should do if you find something of archaeological importance or you are worried about an historic building or ancient monument?  We provide advice on metal detecting and the law, identification of finds and protection of the historic environment.

Please note that charges apply to some of the services provided by the Historic Environment and Archaeology Service.