Resources

Sources for desk-based assessments

The list below is not exhaustive but is indicative of the sources that should be considered for reference by those undertaking a desk-based assessment.

Lincolnshire Historic Environment Record (HER)
national databases including the Historic England Archive and the National Heritage List for England and other local databases such as those of district archaeologists and the Lincoln Urban Archaeology Database
the Portable Antiquities Scheme database
public collections of artefacts and ecofacts
resources held by the Lincolnshire Archives office
historical mapping resources, for example, old maps of England
archaeological books and journals
unpublished reports and archives (for example, local society archives, university dissertations)
photographs, particularly those held by the Lincolnshire Historic Environment Record, the Aerial Photo Explorer, the Cambridge University Collection of Aerial Photography (CUCAP), National Collection of Aerial Photography
survey of available borehole data and other geophysical and/or geotechnical information
local policy statements and research frameworks
historic landscape characterisation
web-based sources, such as the National Archives
any other sources deemed appropriate
site visits to verify site local conditions

Human remains and archaeology

A licence is required for the excavation of any human remains.

Apply to excavate human remains for archaeological purposes.

Legislation and guidance

Since the early 1990s the management of the historic environment has become increasingly influenced by national legislation. While there remain few statutes that are primarily constructed for the better management of archaeological sites and monuments per se, considerable recent legislation has touched upon historic environment matters. There are numerous Acts of Parliament that can be used by those concerned with the management of the historic environment.

List of legislation

Please note this is not an exhaustive list of legislation although every endeavour has been made to ensure its accuracy. For further details all current and superseded legislation see the OPSI (Office of Public Sector Information) website.

Useful links

Lincolnshire Heritage Explorer: website offering access to over 75,000 records from the county's Historic Environment Record. It allows users to explore Lincolnshire's archaeology and historic sites through building surveys, excavation reports, artifact records, and photographic collections, serving as a valuable resource for local history
Lincolnshire Historic Environment Record (HER)
Lincolnshire Archives
Archaeology Data Service Library: The archaeology Data Service (ADS) provides an online repository for archaeological reports and journals relating to excavations and surveys of historic sites and monuments
Lincoln Museum: website for Lincoln Museum, giving details of exhibitions and material held by the museum
Historic England Archive
Historic Landscape Characterisation
National Archives
National Heritage List for England
Portable Antiquities Scheme
Aerial Photo Explorer
Cambridge University Collection of Aerial Photography (CUCAP)
National Collection of Aerial Photography

District archaeologists

South Holland, West Lindsey care of:

Lincolnshire County Council
Historic Places Team
Lancaster House
36 Orchard Street
Lincoln
LN1 1XX
Email: lincssmr@lincolnshire.gov.uk

South Kesteven, North Kesteven, Boston care of:

Heritage Lincolnshire
The Old School
Cameron Street
Heckington
Sleaford
NG34 9RW
Email: planning@heritagelincolnshire.org

City of Lincoln care of:

City Archaeologist
Lincoln City Council
City Hall
Beaumont Fee
Lincoln
LN1 1DF
Email: heritage@lincoln.gov.uk

Useful addresses

These pages provide contact for national and local organisations and bodies.

National bodies

Council for British Archaeology
Beatrice de Cardi House
66 Bootham
York
YO30 7BZ
Email: webenquiry@archaeologyuk.org

Department of Culture, Media and Sport
100 Parliament Street
London
SW1A 2BQ
Email: enquiries@culture.gov.uk

Historic England (General Enquires)
Customer Services Department
The Engine House
Fire Fly Avenue
Swindon
SN2 2EH
Email: customers@HistoricEngland.org.uk

Historic England (Midlands regional office)
The Axis
10 Holiday Street
Birmingham
B1 1TF
Email: midlands@HistoricEngland.org.uk

Chartered Institute for Archaeologists
Miller Building
University of Reading
Reading
RG6 6AB
Email: admin@archaeologists.net

Historic England Archive (formally the National Monuments Record)
The Engine House

Fire Fly Avenue
Swindon
SN2 2EH
Email: archive@HistoricEngland.org.uk

IHBC
Jubilee House
High Street
Tisbury
Wiltshire
SP3 6HA
Email: admin@ihbc.org.uk

Association of local government archaeological officers

Enquiries by email: AlgaoAdminCambs@Cambridshire.gov.uk

Local authorities

Lincolnshire County Council
Historic Places Team
Lancaster House
36 Orchard Street
Lincoln
LN1 1XX
Email: lincssmr@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Lincoln Museum
Danes Terrace
Lincoln
LN2 1LP
Email: lincolnmuseum@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Portable antiquities scheme

Lincolnshire Finds Liaison Officer
Lincolnshire County Council
Historic Places Team
Lancaster House
36 Orchard Street
Lincoln
LN1 1XX
Email: lincssmr@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Lincolnshire archaeological contractors

The Chartered Institute for Archaeologist provides a list of registered archaeological contractors. Other contractors are available, but we do not maintain a central list of these.

Chartered Institute for Archaeologist – looking for an archaeologist

Lincolnshire pottery fabric series

The pottery fabric series has emerged over several years and is intended for use by ceramic specialist. For a copy of the fabric series, please contact lincssmr@lincolnshire.gov.uk.