Archaeology in the Midlands
Archaeology is a vital part of the work we do looking after special places. Our archaeology team works closely with buildings and estate teams to identify and preserve the hidden secrets of the landscapes and buildings in our care and ensure you can continue to enjoy them in the future.
Archaeology at the manor
Visitors and volunteers help to reveal over 1000 years of history at this ancient property.
The Walled Garden and Pleasure Grounds project at Berrington Hall
Find out about Berrington's ambitious Walled Garden and Pleasure Grounds restoration project. Keep up to date with the latest news and research and how you can donate or get involved.
Uncovering the stables' hidden history
Discover what's been happening as part of Belton's historic stables building project.
Projects at Canons Ashby
Take a look at the completed and ongoing projects that keep Canons Ashby alive, from ancient archaeology to up to date visitor facilities.
Archaeological discoveries in Fishpool Valley
Discover what has been unearthed in Fishpool Valley.
Midlands highlights from Heritage Records Online website
The National Trust Heritage Records Online website is the easy way to discover more about the archaeology we care for.
Neolithic and Early Bronze Age archaeology in the Midlands
The National Trust cares for many unique and historic landscapes across the Midlands, many of which are scattered with the remains of prehistoric occupation.
600 years of history revealed
Discover a fifteenth century moated manor house at the heart of a rich farming landscape.
Hillforts in the Midlands
Mysterious hillforts litter the landscapes of the Midlands. Find out more about five of these prehistoric features.
Croft's historic parkland
Grab your walking boots and your four legged friend and explore almost 4500 years of history in Croft's 1500-acres of wood, farm and parkland, all year round.
Discover Lower Brockhampton manor house
The medieval manor is nestled in a Herefordshire valley that has changed little in hundreds of years.
Archaeological discovery at Attingham
The remains of an Anglo Saxon hall have been discovered by archeaologists on the Attingham Estate.
Ecton Engine House
Read about our work on what is thought to be the oldest mine-winding engine house in the world.
Archaeology Live at Clumber Park
In an attempt to find out more about the magnificent but lost 'Clumber House', we held an exciting public archaeology dig on the mansion site in July 2018. Here, we evaluate our finds.
The Science of History
As science sheds light on history we explore what this means for Greyfriars story.
Lest we forget Belton's bravest
Young people play a significant part in re-discovering Belton's past
Can Calke dig it?
Uncover what remains at Calke Abbey with the archaeology club
Parch marks revealing hidden history
Summer of 2018 was a scorcher, so much so that the grass in many of our places went completely brown. As the ground dried out it started to reveal some pretty amazing bits of archaeology.From lost gardens to entire mansions it was amazing to see shapes appearing right before our eyes.