The Historic Environment Record (HER) is a system for recording information about historic sites and monuments, such as archaeological sites and finds, designated sites, historic landscapes, historic buildings and other features in the landscape.

It includes a computerised index system, as well as hard copy detailed information on maps, photographs, reports, journals and other files.

Historic Environment Record information can be used for research purposes, to assess development proposals, and to manage and enhance North Yorkshire's countryside.

If you would like information from the Historic Environment Record, please read the documents in the 'Useful Downloads' and 'Frequently Asked Questions' sections below so that you can let us know precisely what you want, and we can deal with your inquiry more effectively.

Log on to the past! You can now access North Yorkshire's Historic Environment Record online through the Heritage Gateway. Visit the Heritage Gateway website.

Useful downloads Historic Environment Record Access to Information Policy, User Agreement and Data Request Forms [149kb] Document outlining HER access to information policy, including fees policy, user agreement form and HER data request form Historic Environment Record leaflet [629kb] Leaflet giving information about the North Yorkshire Historic Environment Record Historic Environment Record User Guide [56kb] Historic Environment Record User Guide     Weblinks Please note: All external websites open in a new browser window. North Yorkshire County Council is not responsible for the content of external websites. Forum on Information Standards in Heritage This website gives details of the standards the HER uses National Grid reference An interactive guide to the national grid English Heritage Thesauri Link to the National Monument Record thesauri of Monument types and Finds used in the HER Access to Archives (A2A) The A2A database contains catalogues describing archives held locally in England and Wales and dating from the eighth century to the present day. British History Online A digital library containing some of the core printed primary and secondary sources for the medieval and modern history of the British Isles, including the Victoria County History of Yorkshire. City of York - Archaeology Web page for the archaeology service of the City of York Council County Record Office: North Yorkshire Archive Services This service holds records for the former North Riding. East Riding of Yorkshire Archive Service, Beverley This archive service holds records for the former East Riding. English Heritage - Pastscape An online resource developed by English Heritage’s National Monuments Record (NMR), which provides an easy-to-use way to find information about many of England's ancient and historical sites, buildings and monuments. Genuki: Yorkshire Information on archives and libraries, church records, genealogy, history, parishes and topographical directories. Local Studies: North Yorkshire Library and Information Centres Through North Yorkshire Library and information centres and the North Yorkshire County Record Office, students and researchers at all levels and of all ages can investigate the background and significance of local and regional history. North York Moors National Park Authority - Archaeology Web page for the archaeology service of the North York Moors National Park Authority The Borthwick Institute for Archives, University of York The Borthwick Institute holds papers of the Diocese of York and other records. West Yorkshire Archive Service, Wakefield This archive service holds records for the former West Riding. Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority - Out of Oblivion This site is based on the Historic Environment Record (HER) maintained by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority. Historic environment record - frequently asked questions Do you do searches for Farm Environment Plans? Do you hold copies of old maps and plans? Is the Historic Environment Record (HER) online? Do you charge for information? What is the Historic Environment Record? How can I get information from the Historic Environment Record (HER)? Where can I find out what archaeological work has been undertaken in my area? Do you take volunteers at the Historic Environment Record (HER)? Contacts Historic environment team archaeology@northyorks.gov.uk Tel: 08458 72 73 74 Full details for Historic environment team