How to Access the Sites and Monuments Record (SMR)

This page gives details of how to make use of the SMR, either by visiting it, or by requesting a proxy search, or by searching a copy of its records on the Internet.

Visiting

If you can visit the Sites and Monuments Record, then you have the most direct access to assistance and resources. The SMR is based in the Sustainability Group's offices in Shirehall, Shrewsbury. It is usually open during normal office hours. Please make an appointment in advance, as there is limited space and staffing.

By phone, post or email

If you cannot visit the Sites and Monuments Record, you can ask us to search the system on your behalf, by contacting us by telephone, by post or by email. We can then send you the results of the search in hard copy or electronic format, as described above.
When you make an enquiry, you will usually need to say 'where, what and why'. That is: what location or area you are interested in (National Grid References are a great help); what type(s) of information you are interested in; and why you want the information. Knowing why will help SMR staff pitch their response to your needs, but it also helps to protect the county's archaeology and historic buildings.
Please always include a telephone number or email address in case anything needs to be clarified.

Telephone: +44 (0)1743 252558

Email: sustainability@shropshire-cc.gov.uk

Postal Address:
Sustainability Group,
Economy and Environment
Shropshire County Council
Shirehall
Abbey Foregate,
Shrewsbury
Shropshire SY2 6ND

Over the internet

The SMR is one of the data partners in DSH and will be loading copies of the main SMR database records into the website on a regular basis. In this way, users will be able to access up to date copies of SMR database records in conjunction with the other records and resources from many other sources being placed on the DSH website.