Local history and heritage
Dorset's history and archaeology is rich and varied. There are may ways to explore and enjoy the county's spectacular historic environment and achieve careful and sensitive development within it.
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- Dorchester's Shire Hall looks set to become an internationally important heritage centre after winning lottery support.
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- The Roman Town House in Dorchester is the only example of a fully exposed Roman Town House in the country.
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- The Dorset Historic Environment Record (HER) is a record of all aspects of the historic environment of the county. Enquiries are welcome.
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- Information, advice and activities centred on archaeological finds. Even isolated finds can add to our understanding of Dorset's past.
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- Dorset's historic buildings, towns and landscapes and the techniques, such as characterisation, used to analyse them.
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- Ways to enjoy and protect our historic environment - walks and other events, reporting your finds and observations, volunteering.
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