Britain's Historical Databases — Free

Explore William the Conqueror's great survey of England. Every county and settlement recorded in 1086 — landowners, ploughlands, mills and values. Search by county or village to discover how your location was documented almost a thousand years ago.

Discover the Roman landscape of Britain. Legionary fortresses, town settlements, villa estates, temples and the roads that connected them. Explore how Rome shaped the landscape, economy and culture of Britain for nearly four centuries.

The 85 historic counties of Britain — each with its own landscape, character and archaeological record. Historical context, Domesday connections, notable sites and a summary of what makes each county distinct. The essential framework for any local history research.

In-depth profiles of Britain's most significant archaeological sites — Stonehenge, Avebury, Sutton Hoo, Skara Brae and more. Covering Neolithic, Bronze Age, Iron Age, Roman and medieval periods. Each site explained in full historical context.

The complete register of scheduled monuments across England, Scotland and Wales — sites of national importance protected by law. From Neolithic stone circles to medieval castles. Sourced from Historic England (NHLE), Historic Environment Scotland (Canmore) and Cadw.