Worcestershire Heritage Services

Evidence of the past is all around us – historic buildings, archaeological sites, ancient monuments and historic landscapes.  It is the task of the Worcestershire Historic Environment and Archaeology Service (WHEAS) to protect, interpret and manage this historic environment. WHEAS also has a specialist team who provide advice on planning, countryside and farming issues.

We are responsible for looking after and updating the Historic Environment Record (HER) which is a computer database of currently over 21,000 records on the all known archaeological sites in the County.  These can range from a single piece of prehistoric flint or a collection of pottery, through to a massive archaeological site such as an Iron Age hillfort or a castle.  The HER team provide information and searches for commercial archaeological units, academic researchers, students and local people with an interest in their heritage.  The HER also holds a comprehensive archaeological library with a large local section plus a collection of aerial photographs and copies of historic maps.

The WHEAS Field Section has specialists in excavation, building recording, finds analysis, environmental remains, illustration and design, and undertake a huge number of excavations and surveys throughout the County and beyond.

The Service also offers a range of Outreach and Educational walks, talks, dayschools,.seminars, workshops, school visits and activities.

For further information please contact us on 01905 855455 or email archaeology@worcestershire.gov.uk