The York Historic Environment Record (HER) is a comprehensive database documenting the city’s archaeological sites, historic buildings, monuments, and city walls, accessible online for research and public exploration.
Overview –
The York HER is maintained by the City Archaeologist at the City of York Council and serves as the primary archaeological database for the city. It contains information from a wide range of sources, including archaeological reports, historic maps, trade directories, and national monuments records, covering thousands of archaeological projects across York. The HER also includes details about the City Walls, scheduled monuments, and listed historic buildings.
Here you can discover York’s rich archaeological heritage (above and below ground) by searching the records or exploring the map.
You can also find out more about the history of York’s City Walls and how they are cared for by exploring the City Walls section.
The York Historic Environment Record (HER) can be accessed via THIS LINK
The section on York’s City Walls history ( HERE ) states – York City Walls are of exceptional significance on account of their long and unique history and their historic and continuing relevance to, and impact on, the culture, society, economy and environment of the City of York and its wider, universal contexts.
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Posted 22nd April 2026 AF
