The Archaeology and Historic Buildings Record
The Archaeology and Historic Buildings Record (AHBR) is the Historic Environment Record for Hampshire County Council. It is an index to the known archaeological sites and finds, historic buildings, designed and historic landscapes, parks and gardens, and industrial monuments in the county.
The AHBR includes sites and finds dating from the prehistoric period, to buildings and defences of the twentieth century. The records range from impressive monuments, such as Iron Age hillforts, to single finds reported by members of the public.
Search the AHBR
You can search the AHBR online. Please read the Terms and Conditions, by searching the AHBR you are agreeing to abide by them.
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We apologise, that due to technical problems the online access Archaeology & Historic Buildings Record is currently unavailable. We will resolve this as soon as possible. In the meantime if you have any enquiries please contact the Archaeology & Historic Buildings team on 023 8038 3432 or email historic.environment@hants.gov.uk |
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Consulting the AHBR
The AHBR Online is supplemented by a computer database linked to a digital mapping system, and by a paper-based archive which includes fieldwork and survey reports, articles, images, and aerial photographs.
If you wish to consult the full AHBR record you can email, telephone or write to us with your enquiry, for details please . For commercial users there may be a charge to cover staff time and photocopying. You can also visit the AHBR in person. Our opening times are 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Thursday, and 9.00am to 4.30pm on Fridays, but please get in touch first to book our visitor desk.
Other historic environment records in Hampshire
The AHBR holds information for the administrative county of Hampshire. The unitary authorities of Southampton and Portsmouth maintain their own Historic Environment Records and enquiries for these areas should be addressed to the relevant local authority. Winchester City Council also has a Historic Environment Record and may have additional information for sites within their district.
Can you help us?
Although there are over 40,000 records in the AHBR, there is still much to be discovered and understood. If you have undertaken research on the archaeology, landscape or historic buildings in your area, or have discovered finds or sites, such as pottery or earthworks, please . We are always pleased to receive new information for our records.