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Local history and heritage
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Local history and heritage
Dorset's history and archaeology is rich and varied. There are many ways to explore and enjoy the county's spectacular historic environment and achieve careful and sensitive development within it.
Finding Dorset
Information, advice and activities centered on archaeological finds
Historic Environment Record
Information about Dorset's archaeology, historic buildings and landscapes
Local heritage list
Highlight the local heritage that you value across Dorset
Dorset History Centre
Find out about the archives service and local studies library at the Dorset History Centre
Dorset Historic Towns Survey
Dorset has a rich variety of historic towns, each with its own special character and story. Explore our surveys.
Information and advice
Where to go for information and advice on your project or application.
Volunteer
Find out about opportunities for volunteering with the historic environment team.
Heritage crime
Find out about national and local efforts to reduce and investigate heritage crime
Archaeological investigations and mapping projects
Find out more about mapping archaeology from aerial photographs
NRHE to HERs data transfer project
The National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) to Historic Environment Records (HERs) data transfer project
Historic buildings
Dorset’s rich heritage of historic buildings and scenic villages contributes to the county’s unique character and identity.
Archaeological fieldwork on Dorset Council land
Find out about our policy on undertaking archaeological fieldwork on council land.
Rediscovering High Angle Battery
Read more about our project to improve and preserve the heritage of this historically important site on Portland.
Explore Dorset's past
Roman Town House, Dorchester
Archaeological Events
Guided walks and events on archaeological themes.
Ask an archaeologist
Meet us at local venues to discuss your research or bring finds for identification.
Dorset museums
Take a trip back into the past with a visit to one of Dorset's many museums
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