How do I find out about archaeology in my local area?
A network of Historic Environment Records covers the United Kingdom, holding information about archaeological sites, finds, historic buildings and landscape features.
To find out about the Cambridgeshire Historic Environment Record follow the link on the left. Requests for information can be made by post, telephone, email, fax or in person by prior appointment.
Other useful sources of information you may want to consult include:
- the Cambridgeshire Archives Service;
- the Cambridgeshire Libraries Local History section; and
- the National Monuments Record.
There many options available to you to get involved with archaeology in Cambridgeshire. These include:
- contacting the Outreach and Learning service of Cambridgeshire Archaeology, who organise a range of volunteer opportunities, e.g. going on excavations, helping with finds processing; or
- contacting the Council for British Archaeology, who provide details of excavations, conferences and summer schools in your area.