The Worcestershire Historic Environment Record

The HER is a database of over 22,000 archaeological sites, historic buildings, monuments and landscape features in Worcestershire. 

 The Historic Environment Record General Leaflet.  (660KB)

Access to the HER

The database itself is not available over the internet but you can ask us for a search of the record by visiting us, by phone or by email.

If you would like to visit us, simply phone or email the HER Manager to book an appointment (opening hours and directions to the University of Worcester Campus).  We have an extensive local history and archaeology library as well as information on specific sites and buildings. 

The HER Search  (50KB)
Information on what we provide as part of an HER Search.

Search Costs

Searches requested for academic or private research are free. However, there is a charge for commercial enquiries.  We provide information in paper and digital formats.  We also have a number of Online Resources that can be used by themselves or in conjunction with each other and/or the results of an HER search. 

See how you can use the resources together  (89KB)

Online Resources

If you already have a search or would like to use our online resources, click on the links below.

The Online Archaeology Library
An online library containing over 1500 archaeological reports that you can download and read.

The Tithe and Inclosure Maps Website
Online historic mapping of the county in the early 19th century. 

The Worcestershire Online Ceramics Database 
professional tool that allows the user to identify ceramics from archaeological excavations

The Historic Towns Project
Descriptions of the thirteen historic towns in the county, based on a survey carried out by the Worcestershire Historic Environment and Archaeological Service.

Worcestershire in the Past
A series of downloadable PDFs describing specific periods in Worcestershire's past, such as the English Civil War and the Defence of Worcestershire in the Second World War.

For further information on any of these projects or the HER please email archaeology@worcestershire.gov.uk.