The Cambridgeshire Historic Environment Record (CHER) is the most comprehensive source of information on archaeological sites and finds in the modern county of Cambridgeshire. It forms part of a network of Historic Environment Records and Sites and Monuments Records (SMR) across the United Kingdom.

Formerly known as the Cambridgeshire Sites and Monuments Record, we are currently expanding the record to include information relating to all aspects of the historic environment. In particular, we are incorporating information about historic buildings and settlements, parks and gardens of historic interest, industrial and twentieth century remains.

We currently have over 17,000 records concerning archaeological monuments, chance finds, buildings and past fieldwork in Cambridgeshire.  These are held on a computerised database and mapping system, where they can be easily searched by date, location and type of remains.

Much of the information on the CHER is now available online via the Heritage Gateway.  

The Cambridgeshire Historic Environment Record is a public record, and we welcome enquiries from anyone with an interest in Cambridgeshire's past.