Protecting Norfolk’s history for people to enjoy everyday.

We work with local communities to save Norfolk’s irreplaceable historic sites and to share them with everyone

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St Benet’s Abbey gatehouse and the mill from the ponds. Photograph: Nick Stone.

About NAT

NAT is a local conservation charity which aims to protect Norfolk’s significant archaeological or historic sites at risk. We take monuments into our care, repair them, provide interpretation, and open them for everyone to enjoy.

We actively engage with local communities so that they can be involved in the future conservation of the sites that they treasure.

We rely on grants and donations to fund our work – looking after our heritage is an expensive business.

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Current and recent projects and campaigns

NAT’s work is guided by values of sustainability, action, accessibility and community. Explore here more detailed information about current and recent projects.

Our centenery

St Benet’s Abbey 1000 years!

Burgh Almanac

Onwards & Upwards

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Our sites

Caistor St Edmund Roman Town. Photograph: Nick Stone.

News and events

News

Vandalism at Tasburgh Enclosure Puts Livestock at Risk

Vandalism at Tasburgh Enclosure Puts Livestock at Risk

PRESS STATEMENT Immediate Release: Vandalism at Tasburgh Enclosure Puts Livestock at Risk: We are devastated to share that a series of deliberate acts of vandalism have taken place at our site in Tasburgh over the past month. Fences have been intentionally cut, and a...

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Chairmans Christmas Concert

Chairmans Christmas Concert

NAT Chairmans Christmas Concert 2024. A huge Thank you to our supporters who came to our first ever fundraising event. On Friday 13th December we enjoyed the amazing voice of Ben Lake who entertained us with his Christmas Catalogue, including many hits from the West...

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Community Consultation – Sunday 23 June 4pm – 7pm

Community Consultation – Sunday 23 June 4pm – 7pm

NAT (Norfolk Archaeological Trust) and the Caistor St Edmunds PCC (Parochial Church Council) are inviting everyone to a community consultation about possible ideas on the future use of the church building. The Norfolk Archaeological Trust owns and cares for the...

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Events

Guided Tours at St Benet’s Abbey 2025

Our 2025 season will begin on June 4th and Tour Guides will be on site each Wednesday and Saturday up until 27th September.  Meet the Guide at the start point which is just at the top of the steps as you exit the car park footpath.  If you are travelling by boat,...

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Romans and Butterflies

At our beautiful Caistor Roman Town site, we are merging the history and importance of Venta Icenorum with the current residents of the site, butterflies, moths, wildflowers and many more. This will be an event designed to give everyone the opportunity to explore the...

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Geocaching with NAT

Spring is here, time to get outdoors and enjoy.  If you are a seasoned Geocacher or have yet to try it, our trails will delight and inform.  Ideal if your children are studying The Romans - visit Caistor Roman Town and Burgh Castle. Find out interesting facts of life...

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Burnham Norton Friary. Photograph: Nick Stone.