Herefordshire Through Time - Welcome

Herefordshire Through Time. Herefordshire Archaeology, is the county archaeological service maintained by Herefordshire Council. The service exists to assess, investigate, document, …

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Where can I find information on archaeological and historic sites in Herefordshire?

There are two online databases you can use to search for information on archaeological and historic sites in Herefordshire. The Historic Environment Record (HER) is a record of all known archaeological and historic sites in Herefordshire. ...

What are the Herefordshire prehistory and history pages?

These pages provide an introduction to the prehistory, history and archaeology of Herefordshire. These sections were written by Miranda Greene and Toria Forsyth-Moser (Education Officers for Herefordshire Council 2003-04), with contributions from guest authors with expertise in specific areas (and are identified as such). ...

What are the different periods in Herefordshire?

They are simply kept up as an archives, but also to provide a basic introduction to Herefordshire's history and should be used only as such. The Prehistoric Period: Iron Age Herefordshire overview; Bronze Age Herefordshire overview; Neolithic Herefordshire overview; Mesolithic Herefordshire overview; and Palaeolithic Herefordshire overview. ...

Where are the best places to visit in Herefordshire?

From the Museum of Cider in Hereford to the imposing medieval ruins of Goodrich Castle and the prehistoric burial chamber of Arthur’s Stone, Herefordshire is home to some remarkable historic attractions. Meanwhile Offa’s Dyke and the Black and White Villages trail provide alternative ways of exploring this patch of the Welsh Marches. ...

What are some interesting facts about Hereford?

1100 Many Normans live in Hereford. A stone bridge is built over the Wye. 1121 There is a Jewish community in Hereford. The town has an annual fair as well as weekly markets. 1227 Hereford is given a second fair. In Hereford, the main industry is wool making. 1282 Bishop Thomas Cantilupe dies and is buried in Hereford. ...

Where can I find historical field-names & landowners in Herefordshire?

This database allows you to search for information on historic field-names and landowners for the county. Most of the field-names in the database come from the tithe maps, which date to the years around 1840. The names were collected by the Herefordshire Field-Name Survey from the original maps and surveys held in Herefordshire Record Office. ...