Lincolnshire HER
Last updated : 24 March 2026
Description
Lincolnshire is a county rich in fascinating history and archaeology, with evidence ranging from our earliest Stone Age inhabitants, earthworks of many deserted medieval villages, and military structures from 20th century conflicts, amongst many other captivating remains. Evidence of this abundant heritage is detailed in the Lincolnshire Historic Environment Record (LHER), the database of all the known archaeological sites, finds and historic buildings in the county. The LHER is a dynamic dataset, being constantly updated and enhanced as new discoveries are brought to life and old records are reviewed. It is maintained by enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff within the Historic Places Team of Lincolnshire County Council. The LHER only covers the area of the current county of Lincolnshire, however, rather than the whole of the historic county. The unitary authorities in North Lincolnshire, North-East Lincolnshire and the City of Lincoln each maintain their own separate records. It should also be noted that the information provided through the Lincolnshire Heritage Explorer is only part of that held by the LHER, and will not be sufficient on its own to inform the planning process.
Service Host organisation
Lincolnshire County Council
Local authorities covered
Includes the areas of Lincoln City Council, Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council, West Lindsey District Council, North Kesteven District Council, South Kesteven District Council and South Holland District Council
Contact information
- Name
- Richard Watts
- Job Title
- Senior Historic Environment Officer (Records)
- Telephone Number
- 07786740646
- Email Address
- [email protected]
- Name
- Matthew Tenschert
- Job Title
- Historic Environment Assistant (Records)
- Telephone Number
- Email Address
- [email protected]
- Name
- Ian George
- Job Title
- Historic Places Team Manager
- Telephone Number
- 07990785499
- Email Address
- [email protected]
Further information
- Address
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Historic Places Team
Lancaster House, 36 Orchard Street
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN1 1XX
- Online database access
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Lincolnshire Heritage Explorer
- Information on relevant services
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Lincolnshire County Council
- Important information for users of Heritage Gateway data
- https://heritage-explorer.lincolnshire.gov.uk/terms-and-conditions
Visiting
- Access arrangements
- Visits welcomed, though by prior appointment only.
- Opening hours
- Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
- Visitor facilities
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Visitor room with desk and PC; photocopying facilities; extensive library of local periodicals, monographs, books and other sources; aerial photographic collections.
- Information available
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Records of archaeological sites, finds and historic buildings, including Listed Buildings, Scheduled Monuments and industrial archaeology, with fieldwork reports, mapping and aerial photographs available. Advice from the Lincolnshire Finds Liaison Officer of the Portable Antiquities Scheme. Please note: the Lincolnshire HER is open to public consultation but an appointment must be made in advance. There is a dedicated visitor room, with a desk, and staff will show how information can be accessed. Commercial consultations may be charged a fee.