Cambridgeshire HER
Last updated : 14 April 2026
Description
The Cambridgeshire Historic Environment Record is the definitive source of information on the historic environment in the modern county of Cambridgeshire. This resource, which is fully accessible to the public, contains over 29,000 records on archaeological sites and findspots, together with buildings and landscapes of historic significance. The CHER also maintains a digital archive of over 2000 unpublished fieldwork reports, together with local journals, publications and photographs, which can be consulted in person by prior appointment at offices in Cambourne.
Service Host organisation
Cambridgeshire County Council
Local authorities covered
Cambridge City Council, East Cambridgeshire District Council, Fenland District Council, Huntingdonshire District Council, South Cambridgeshire District Council. The HER does not cover Peterborough Unitary Authority
Contact information
- Name
- Sally Croft
- Job Title
- Senior Archaeologist
- Telephone Number
- 01223 728569
- Email Address
- [email protected]
- Name
- Ruth Beckley
- Job Title
- Archaeological Officer
- Telephone Number
- 01223 728592
- Email Address
- [email protected]
- Name
- Jessica Cooper-Dunn and Justin Wiles
- Job Title
- Archaeological Officer
- Telephone Number
- 01223 728589
- Email Address
- [email protected]
Further information
- Address
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Cambridgeshire County Council, Historic Environment Team, SAC1301
Sackville House, Sackville Way, Cambourne
Cambridge
CB23 6HL
Visiting
- Access arrangements
- by appointment only
- Opening hours
- Monday – Friday 10-12 am and 2-4pm
- Visitor facilities
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Visits can be booked in advance and meeting space provided.
- Information available
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Records of archaeological sites and finds, industrial and military sites, listed and some unlisted historic buildings. Fieldwork reports and aerial photograph transcription overlays are also available digitally. The CHER is open to public consultation but only by appointment, made in advance. Information can also be supplied remotely by email and file transfer. Commercial consultations are charged a fee with full details of the charging structure available on our website. GIS HER data can also be provided on request to commercial and non-commercial users at the charges specified on the website.