News and events
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Fiddler’s Hill Barrow – a celebration. Saturday 24th February 2024
Myth, Magic and Wassailing. We'll be sharing the history of Fiddler's Hill Barrow, orchards & wassailing the trees with Holt Ridge Morris Join us to: Hear the history of Fiddler's Hill Barrow, how it gained its name and the myths and magic associated with it....
Norwich Young Archaeologists’ Club and the NAT100 project
It's been a busy month for the NAT100 project team pulling together all the different strands for the centenary exhibition, so rather than an insight from the archive, this month we're sharing some of the work the Norwich Young Archaeologists' Club (NYAC) have been...
Talk on Bloodgate Hill fort- 14th February 2024
Join Andrew Rogerson as he presents a talk at the Norfolk Record Office on Bloodgate Hill Fort, South Creake. The only pre-Roman Iron Age hillfort in Norfolk that lies convincingly on a hill has, since 2003, been in the safe hands of the Norfolk Archaeological Trust,...
‘The Norfolk Archaeological Trust : Past Present and Future’ exhibition at Norfolk Record Office 6th February- 31st May 2024
We're excited to announce the dates for the NAT centenary exhibition which will be on display in the Long Gallery at the Norfolk Record Office (NRO) from 6th February- 31st May 2024. This exhibition is a celebration of NAT, its achievements and those volunteers who...
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...
Events
Butterfly Talks
In Partnership with Butterfly Conservation, come and see how many species live on our beautiful site. Welcome to Butterfly Talks! Join us for a day of interest all about our fluttery friends. The event will take place on Sun 28th July 2024 starting at 10:00 AM at the...
How The Romans Lived
Come learn about the daily life of the Romans at East Anglia's Roman Capital City. How The Romans Lived Beneath your feet at Caistor Roman Town lies the old town of Venta Icenorum, The major Roman Town in East Anglia. Our Guided tours will bring to life how the...
How The Romans Lived
Caistor Roman Town Sunday 30th June - 2.00pm Come and hear the story behind the ancient town of Venta Icenorum. Tickcte £5, under 16s free. Beneath your feet at Caistor Roman Town lies the old town of Venta Icenorum, The major Roman Town in East Anglia. Our Guided...
Norfolk Archaeological Trust blog
Curating ‘The Norfolk Archaeological Trust: Past, Present and Future’ exhibition by Robin Sampson
The 'Norfolk Archaeological Trust: Past, Present, and Future' exhibition opened on Tuesday 6th February 2024. Made possible with funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, it is the culmination of five months of my time as project curator, but it’s been a real...
Norfolk Archaeological Trust’s early Council Members
A number of significant figures contributed to Norfolk’s burgeoning heritage conservation movement of the 1920s and 1930s. Several of them played important parts in establishing and developing the Norfolk Archaeological Trust. Below are the stories of some of these...
Norwich Young Archaeologists’ Club and the NAT100 project
It's been a busy month for the NAT100 project team pulling together all the different strands for the centenary exhibition, so rather than an insight from the archive, this month we're sharing some of the work the Norwich Young Archaeologists' Club (NYAC) have been...
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...