Suffolk Archaeological Service

Find out about the advice and services provided by the archaeological team and where you can go to learn more about Suffolk’s heritage.

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About the Suffolk Archaeological Service
Learn what services are provided by the archaeological team.
Archaeological planning and countryside advice
Our Archaeology Service offers advice and information about the conservation of Suffolk's historic environment.
What to do if you find an archaeological object
The Archaeological Service is a free to use service that can identify and record archaeological objects found by members of the public.
The Historic Environment Record
The Historic Environment Record (HER) is a collection of information about the nature and location of archaeological sites in Suffolk.
Archaeological Archives service
Suffolk County Council Archaeological Archive is the main repository for material found as part of archaeological fieldwork in the county.
Heritage crime
Heritage crime is “any offence which harms the value of England’s heritage assets and their setting to this and future generations”.
Archaeology charging schedule
Details of charges for services provided by the archaeological team including planning, The Historic Environment Record (HER) and archive services.
Archaeology education and outreach
The Archaeological Service offer an archaeology educational outreach service, with a qualified outreach officer delivering hands-on archaeological activities.