Useful Links

National

Archaeology Data Service  

The Archaeology Data Service (ADS) is a digital archive for archaeology and heritage data. Copies of unpublished ('grey literature') archaeology reports can be downloaded via the ADS Library. 

Heritage Gateway Historic England

The Heritage Gateway provides access to summary records of some national and local Historic Environment Record (HER) datasets. The website also provides contact details for all local authority HERs in England. 

Historic England Aerial Photo Explorer 

Explore over 540,000 digitised aerial photographs from the Historic England Archive.

National Heritage List for England

The National Heritage List is the official register of all nationally protected historic buildings and sites in England. You can search for Listed Buildings, Scheduled Monuments, Registered Parks and Gardens, protected wrecks and battlefields.

National Library of Scotland maps 

Online access to thousands of historic maps relating to England, Scotland and Wales.

Portable Antiquities Scheme 

The Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) is run by the British Museum and National Museum Wales to encourage the voluntary recording of archaeological objects found by members of the public. 


Local

Hampshire Field Club & Archaeological Society

Copies of digitised archaeological reports can be viewed via an online library.

City of Portsmouth Local List of Buildings: Special Architectural and Historic Interest 

List of non-designated buildings and structures of local historic interest. The Local List is compiled and maintained by Portsmouth City Council. 

Portsmouth History Centre

Portsmouth History Centre is the home of the city's archive and local studies collections which include local records, historic maps, local history publications, newspapers and photographs. 

Portsmouth Museums Service 

Portsmouth Museums Service hold extensive collections relating to archaeology, local history, military history, natural science and art. The museums service is the repository for archaeological archives for development lead archaeological investigations in the city. The archaeology collection also includes stray finds and grey literature reports.