Sites and Monuments Record (SMR)

Introduction to the Sites & Monuments Record (SMR)

The County Council Sites & Monuments Record (SMR) is the most comprehensive source of information on archaeological sites in Gloucestershire. The SMR holds nearly 30,000 individual records, detailing sites and finds spanning the full range of human history from the Palaeolithic to the Second World War. Sites range from earthworks, buildings, buried remains revealed as a cropmarks or soilmarks, the area of discovery of a find or finds scatter, maps or documentary references, or any combination of some or all of these.

All 30,000 records have been entered onto a computerised database and are linked to a geographical information system, thus enabling a variety of searches for specific or linked sites or site types to be undertaken. As well as computerised information, the SMR has access to a variety of supporting paper records, maps, a collection of aerial photographs and slides, and a library.

Contacting the SMR
The SMR is continually being added to and always interested in receiving new information from members of the public, students and archaeological professionals. Similarly, enquiries in advance of planning applications are always welcome and the SMR is glad to answer any questions on archaeological sites in Gloucestershire.

Information on how to contact the SMR by post, telephone, fax and email is available via the 'Contact The SMR' link.

	Introduction to the SMR How to use the Gloucestershire Sites and Monuments Record
	Gloucestershire Historic Towns Survey The Archaeological Assessments created by the Gloucestershire Historic Towns Survey between 1995 and 1998 are now available to download
	Portable Antiquities Scheme The Portable Antiquities Scheme is a voluntary scheme that records archaeological artefacts found by members of the public.
	Archaeology in Gloucestershire Sites, historic buildings, landscapes and settlements provide evidence of the history of settlement in Gloucestershire.