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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...
Spring 2023 newsletter out now
Meet the new staff, find out about the plans for Caistor Roman Town car park and hear about our project to celebrate NATs centenary. Nat newsletter summer 2023
Join Our Team: Project Manager Opportunity
Fancy joining our team? We are recruiting for a Project Manager (14.8 hours per week, for 10 months). Salary: £32,020 pro rata This role will be responsible for delivering the Norfolk Archaeological Trust: Its Centenary and Beyond project in partnership with the...
Proposed car park extension and introduction of charging at Caistor Roman Town
Norfolk Archaeological Trust (NAT) are excited to let you know about our proposals to extend the car park and introduce car park charges at Caistor Roman Town. We want to give you the opportunity to comment on the proposed scheme, before we develop our ideas further....
PRESS RELEASE – NAT closes part of Caistor Roman Town for a month
From this Sunday, 15th January, Dunston Field – a large, 22 acre field at Caistor Roman Town will be closed from the public to allow the shepherd a safe space to graze his sheep. NAT, have never had to do this before but unfortunately the shepherd is unable to graze...
Special Award for NAT!
We are delighted that one of NAT's 2022 Heritage Open Days events has been celebrated in their alternative New Year's Honours List! Having worked on many HODS events over the years, using the theme of Astounding Inventions last year to create an eye catching event was...
Repair work at Binham Priory
Repair work is taking place at Binham Priory in August and September 2022 for approx. 4 weeks. The normal step-free access route is not available during the work, access is possible via the church and the east end door. Please accept our apologies whilst this work...
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...
News: NAT introduces car parking charges at Burgh Castle Fort
On Monday 6th June 2022 we will begin to introduce the car parking charges at Burgh Castle Fort car park. Any money raised from car parking goes straight back into our sites – to keep them looking their best for you to enjoy all year round. This is an important income...
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...
Community event at Tasburgh Enclosure Saturday 25th June 10am-1pm
NAT are holding a community event this Saturday (25th June) from 10am to 1pm at Tasburgh Enclosure near Norwich. Find out more about this mysterious place, alongside other local historical sites. Participate in some practical tasks, and find out more about how you can...
Free guided tours 2022
Our popular free guided tours of Burgh Castle Fort, Caistor Roman Town and St Benet's Abbey return from Sunday 1st May. Our volunteer led tours run until the end of September, with each tour approx. 1 hour. Tours can be pre booked or walk up on the day. Burgh Castle...
Heritage Open Days 2021 10-19 September
Norfolk Archaeological Trust is once again taking part in Heritage Open Days! Full details at: Burgh Castle Fort: Tours on 12th & 19th September at 2.30pm, more at https://norfolkheritageopendays.co.uk/events/burgh-castle-fort21 Caistor Roman Town: Tours on 12th...
Norfolk Archaeological Trust blog
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...
Bishops Service 2024
Bishops Service 2024 July 30th, 2023, saw another successful service take place at St Benet’s Abbey with Bishop Graham arriving by Wherry at the Bishop’s Mooring in glorious sunshine. Bishop Graham Usher is still formally the Abbot of St Benet’s Abbey, the only...
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...
Winter Folklore
We’ve made it to December. Whether you love or loathe the festive spirit, Christmas will be unavoidable this month. But as we get caught up in pie-making, last-minute Christmas shopping, and listening to ten songs on loop, we forget how dark and sinister December is....
The mysterious door
Burnham Norton Friary has two doors. The first door is perfectly ordinary: situated at the front of the gatehouse. Its purpose is also obvious: to let people through, into the friary that was connected to it. But the other door was more peculiar. It is much smaller,...
The Invention of Archaeology
This year’s Festival of Archaeology was a tremendous achievement for us. In the wake of its success, now is a good time to look back at the history of our profession. It has been a long journey for archaeology over the centuries, from a pastime of an educate few, to...
The Waterways of Norfolk
The nature writer Richard Mabey described Norfolk’s watery landscape as a “fleet-footed, opportunist” habitat. Standing in the Norfolk wetlands, you are “not just in a habitat, but part of a living membrane, pulsing with life, its scents and vibrations linked with...
Why do I Volunteer for the Norfolk Archaeological Trust?
Norfolk Archaeological Trust has a strong and supportive volunteer team, and in the past year we have been working on expanding the opportunities on offer, to be as inclusive as possible. This includes greater flexibility in volunteering, and virtual (homebased)...