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
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.
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Caistor St Edmund Roman Town. Photograph: Nick Stone.
News and events
News
October’s Highlights from the Archive
Today, Norfolk Archaeological Trust is known for its management of rural archaeological sites. However, in its early days, its focus was on the acquisition of historic properties in the county that were at risk, whether through neglect or from the slum clearances that...
Highlights from the Archive
We would like to welcome Jess Johnston and Robin Sampson who are working on the Norfolk Archaeological Trust: Its Centenary and Beyond project. NAT is running this project in conjunction with the Norfolk Record Office, with support provided by The National Lottery...
Freelance Evaluation Consultant opportunity
We're looking for a freelance evaluation consultant to support the evaluation of the Norfolk Archaeological Trust: Its centenary and Beyond project. The project is made possible by funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. The commission brief can be found here...
PRESS RELEASE Norfolk Archaeology Trust: Its Centenary and Beyond
On 31st July 2023 Norfolk Archaeological Trust celebrated it’s 100th birthday and with it the launch of a new project, Norfolk Archaeology Trust: Its Centenary and Beyond. (NAT 100 for short) Supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the project will help...
Events
Heritage Open Days 2023
Heritage Open Days are back this year from 8 to 17 September, with thousands of free events throughout the UK. This year we are hosting free events at St Benet’s Abbey. St Benet’s Abbey - Fish & Chippings, Saturday 9 September, Wednesday 13 September, Saturday 16...
Heritage Open Days 2022
Heritage Open Days are back this year from 9th to 18th September, with thousands of free events throughout the UK. This year we are hosting free events at 3 of our sites - Burgh Castle Fort, Caistor Roman Town and St Benet's Abbey. Off to the Fort! The invention of...
Annual Service at St Benet’s Abbey
You are warmly invited to join us for the St Benet’s Abbey Annual Service on Sunday 24 July at 3.30 pm. The service will be conducted by the Prior of St Benet’s Abbey in the presence of the Abbot of St Benet’s, the Bishop of Norwich. Everyone is welcome. Please note...
Burnham Norton Friary. Photograph: Nick Stone.