News and events
News
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...
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...
Press Release: NAT applies for planning permission for the installation of a parking machine, ANPR camera and associated works at Burgh Castle Fort.
Norfolk Archaeological Trust (NAT) is a small local charity which owns or manages 11 important places in Norfolk, including Burgh Castle Fort. We work with local communities to save Norfolk’s irreplaceable historic sites and to share them with everyone. With the help...
2021 Caistor Roman Project dig concludes
For 2 weeks in late August, an unassuming field on a site at Caistor St Edmund has played host to a major excavation. This has been the third annual excavation at the site by Caistor Roman Project (CRP), in a series of excavations which will bring new insight into the...
Press Release: Huge increase in Heritage Crime across our sites in Norfolk.
Sadly, this year has seen a huge increase in Heritage Crime across our sites in Norfolk. NAT sites have been the victims of theft, criminal damage, anti-social behaviour, nighthawking, wildlife crime, livestock worrying, and tipping. Sadly, our team have also...
Heritage Day at Caistor Roman Town
Update on guided tours in August & September
Further to the lifting of Government restrictions on 19th July, we are pleased to advise that NAT sites can now accept on the day attendees for our free guided tours at Burgh Castle Fort, Caistor Roman Town and St Benet's Abbey, which run until the end of September....
Our Dogs on Leads Policy
At this time of year, most of our sites have either sheep or cattle grazing. They are also home to ground nesting birds, and because of all of these factors we have always asked our visitors to ensure that they keep their dogs on their leads during these busy months....
Burgh Castle Fort guided tours return
We are delighted to announce that our free volunteer led guided tours at Burgh Castle Fort resume on 4th July. Running on Sundays at 2pm until the end of September, each tour provides a fascinating insight into the history of the fort. Under Covid restrictions tours...
NAT’s latest newsletter
Find out what is happening at NAT with the latest Nat newsletter spring 2021
Meet & Greet volunteers needed at Burgh Castle Fort & Caistor Roman Town
Do you love spending time at either of these special places? Would you like to help us care for these sites of historic and archaeological importance? We are looking for individuals who are confident and happy to welcome people to Burgh Castle Fort or Caistor Roman...
Events
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...
Heritage Day at Caistor Roman Town
Update on guided tours in August & September
Further to the lifting of Government restrictions on 19th July, we are pleased to advise that NAT sites can now accept on the day attendees for our free guided tours at Burgh Castle Fort, Caistor Roman Town and St Benet's Abbey, which run until the end of September....
Norfolk Archaeological Trust blog
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)...
In the time of pilgrims
Norfolk was always a place of cultural exchange. From human settlers, right down to pottery styles, Norfolk’s archaeological history shows us ideas were moving between Britain and mainland Europe. It’s a similar story on a national level. Norfolk and its environs have...
Interconnected Norfolk
The history of Norfolk is the history of Britain. When humans arrived on these isles, they made their first steps in Norfolk. The earliest footprints in the country are in Happisburgh, and date to around 900,000 years. Back then, Britain was connected to the continent...
The Mystery of Fiddler’s Hill
Over nearly a century, the Norfolk Archaeological Trust has brought many new insights about Norfolk’s history. But with every new insight our work brings, it also brings new mysteries. Mysteries which remain unanswered to this day. Such is the case with Fiddler’s...
The Carmelite order of Burnham Norton Friary
Norfolk Archaeological Trust cares for properties of all sizes. Our sites range from areas that encompass whole landscapes, to individual buildings just off the road - an excellent example of the latter is Burnham Norton Friary. It seems like an unassuming building at...
Could you be a Trustee?
Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity? Would you like to use your skills and experience to help support NAT? Have you considered becoming a Trustee? NAT is seeking additional Trustees with a range of skills and experiences to join our board. As a Trustee...
Winter Gatherings
As Christmas approaches, we spend time celebrating this special time of the year. With NAT sites spanning thousands of years, we often think how life would have been for those who knew these places. This month we look at three sites to understand the winter...
Reflections – November 2021
The first eight months of my new role within NAT have flown by, and now we are well into Autumn, it is a chance to stop, take a breath and reflect. In my role as Director, I regularly visit all our sites and it has been wonderful seeing them change throughout the...