Museums, history and heritage
Wiltshire has a rich and diverse heritage. Whether you are researching your ancestors, the history of your town or parish, involved in school or college projects or require professional assistance on other heritage matters you will find a wealth of advice.
The Heritage Service is based in the award winning Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre.
Heritage Services comprise the following:
- Wiltshire and Swindon Archives - giving access to 8 miles of historic records of the County and Swindon Borough going back 800 years.
- Local Studies - provides printed and pictorial material through its Wiltshire Studies Collection and its Heritage Library. It also produces the popular Community History website.
- Archaeology Service - records and protects Wiltshire’s archaeology and gives monument management advice.
- Museums Advisory Service - gives both direct and indirect assistance to local museums.
- Conservation Service - provides support and advice on all aspects of collection care.
In addition, Wiltshire Council Heritage Services works closely with the Wiltshire Buildings Record which is a voluntary society and educational charity.
The editors of the Wiltshire Victoria County History and the Wiltshire Registration Service Copy Certificate Team are also based at the History Centre.
Contact Details
Email: heritageadmin@wiltshire.gov.uk
Telephone: 01249 705500
Postal Address:
Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre
Cocklebury Road
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15
3QN
Last updated: 6 March 2009