The Historic Environment Record (HER) is a key source of information on archaeological sites, historic buildings, and landscapes across Northamptonshire. It offers a valuable starting point for anyone interested in the area's archaeology, architecture, or local history—covering everything from prehistoric activity to the modern era.
The HER database plays a vital role in planning, development control, and land management. It is free to access in person at the HER office, or you can request a search to be carried out on your behalf for a small fee.
Contact email:
Telephone: 01604 367246
Northamptonshire County Record Office
Wootton Hall Park
Mereway
Northampton NN4 8BQ
The advancement of digitisation has made it possible to search HER records online through the Heritage Gateway—an online resource that allows users to explore and cross-search both national and local historic environment datasets.
www.heritagegateway.org.uk/gateway/chr/default.aspx
