The Lincolnshire Historic Environment Record is the record of known archaeological sites and historic buildings.
It is a digital database supported by an extensive collection of physical material such as:
- historic maps and aerial photographs
- reports on archaeological investigations
- books and journals.
Over 57,000 features are currently recorded, which include:
- archaeological sites and finds
- historic buildings and structures
- legally designated and protected sites
- historic parks, gardens, and ancient woodlands
- battlefields and legends
Many of the records can be found on the Lincolnshire Heritage Explorer, and on the Heritage Gateway.
Records and physical materials can be viewed by appointment at our offices. Commercial searches of the Lincolnshire Historic Environment Record can be commissioned. We are open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
To make an appointment, please contact us.
Historic Environment Search
Commercial searches of the Lincolnshire Historic Environment Record can be commissioned. HER staff will provide the following for your specified area:
- pdf reports and GIS shapefiles for all Monument and Event records
- details of nationally designated assets
- relevant Historic Landscape Characterisation data
- details of relevant Extensive Urban Survey data and reports
Charges
- £150 if payment is made through our online payment system
- £250 if payment is made via invoicing
- £75 per additional hour of staff time if the search request is especially large or complicated
- Free if you conduct the search in person at our offices
- No charge is made for general enquiries or academic research
Our Historic Environment Record only covers the area of Lincolnshire County Council. You should contact the relevant staff of North Lincolnshire, North-East Lincolnshire and Lincoln City for searches in those areas.
We aim to respond to all search requests within 10 working days.
If you are unsure of your requirements, site location, or have any questions, please contact the HER staff prior to making a payment (via lincssmr@lincolnshire.gov.uk).