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How to search the SMR on DSH
On this page you will find out how to search for a SMR database record.
Using this website to find SMR records
Type in your Criteria and click on go
This website has regular updates of SMR records and you can search for records that might interest you.
To run a basic search simply type a search term in the window at the top of the website. It will then retrieve all records containing that term, and display them as a list. Alternatively, if you know the SMR System number for a particualr record, (prefixed MSA for monument records, FSA for Finds records, ESA for Events records, DSA for Designation Records) you can enter that prefixed by "CCS:", for example -CCS:MSA225.
List of matching records
This is the icon for a database record
Just like Google the search engine will return relevant content on the website. These will include webpages and database records.
A database record can be distingushed by the icon at the side. Simply click on the blue link and the record will open up.
Coming Soon the DSH database search
By the end of the year it will be possible to search across any of the databases on line and list their contents on a dedicated database search page. You will also be able to refine your search by different criteria such as type, date and place.
It will also be possible to view the data in different formats such as lists. It will also be possible to see on any search return what type of record has matched your keyword search.