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Welcome to the Exploring Kent's Past database, the online version of the Kent Historic Environment Record - a database of archaeological sites, finds and buildings in Kent. This website also contains a wealth of information about Kent's Past and this information can be found by clicking Explore more.... If you want to submit information to us for entry on to the database, or wish to tell us of any errors or omissions, please use the feedback link.

You can search the database using a keyword, time period and/or location in the simple search form below. Or you can switch to the more advanced search.

You can also search using the Kent HER Number if you are looking for a specific record. This search can use the percent symbol (%) as a wildcard if required.

Enter one or more search criteria then click the Search button: