Historic Environment Record of Northern Ireland (HERoNI)

The information held by HERoNI consists of written records, photographs, maps, drawings, and artefacts, together with an extensive library of books and journals specialising in heritage-related subjects.

Records on all aspects of our historic environment are held in HERoNI’s care, including:

• archaeological sites and monuments
• archaeological collections
• historic buildings, including listed buildings
• historic parks, gardens and demesnes
• industrial heritage
• defence heritage
• maritime heritage
• battlefield sites
• excavations undertaken throughout Northern Ireland

This valuable resource is a public record available for anyone to consult, and its user-friendly databases and map viewer are accessible online:

• The Historic Environment Map Viewer
• The Northern Ireland Sites and Monuments Record
• The Northern Ireland Buildings Database

Produced through fieldwork, excavation and research over many years, HERoNI is a living record that continues to grow as day-to-day work is being carried out by professional archaeologists, architects and dedicated volunteers.

Find out more information on individual records, each focusing on a particular aspect of our heritage:

• archaeological collections
• sites and monuments
• excavations
• historic buildings
• industrial heritage
• defence heritage
• historic parks, gardens and demesnes
• maritime heritage
• thematic surveys

Watch our video or access our guide to discover more.

Contact HERoNI to plan a visit, ask for advice and guidance, or to discuss depositing a collection.