CONSERVATION & DESIGN
You should find the answers to many of your questions on this page. We also point you in the right direction if you want more information or need to make contact.
Archaeology
We cover archaeology, historic landscapes, historic parks and gardens, and scheduled ancient monuments.
Our main services
Planning
The Council's planning decisions and policies take account of the impact on archaeology, historic landscapes, historic parks and gardens, and scheduled ancient monuments. (We get specialist advice and other input from Cambridgeshire County Council's Historic Environment Team and English Heritage.)
Visit Development Control for information on planning proposals and applications, and Local Development Framework for information on local planning documents.
Contact the County Councils Historic Environment Team (This link will open in a new window)
Archaeology sites
We work with Cambridgeshire County Council, English Heritage, communities and landowners to improve the management of archaeological sites in the district, explain their history and interest, and increase public access. Many of the sites are also rich in wildlife.
Visit Cambridgeshire County Councils website for more information about the Cambridgeshire Monument Management Programme (This link will open in a new window) or to find out about sites to visit in South Cambridgeshire (This link will open in a new window).
Services provided by others
The County Council's Historic Environment Team provides:
- advice and information on the archaeology and historic environment of Cambridgeshire
- outreach and learning opportunities for schools and communities in Cambridgeshire
For more information visit the County Councils website pages on archaeology (This link will open in a new window)
- runs the system that controls works and other changes to Scheduled Ancient Monuments. Contact: philip.walker@english-heritage.org.uk (This link will open in a new window) .
- has a range of other roles and responsibilities for the historic environment. It also provides guidance and helpful information.
- Visit the English Heritage (This link will open in a new window) and HELM (This link will open in a new window) websites for more information
Contact English Heritage, East of England Region:
English Heritage
Brooklands, 24 Brooklands Avenue
Cambridge, CB2 8BU
Tel: 01223 582700
Fax 01223 582701
E-mail: eastofengland@english-heritage.org.uk (This link will open in a new window)
The Council for British Archaeology aims to involve the public in archaeology and provides information and opportunities for those wishing to take part. It organises the Festival of British Archaeology in the summer, runs the Young Archaeologists Club and publishes the popular magazine British Archaeology.
Cambridge Past Present & Future was founded in 1928 to protect the character, buildings and setting of Cambridge and its surrounding area, and lobbies through the planning system and by raising public awareness. It also maintains several sites in the district including Bourn Post Mill, Hinxton Watermill and Wandlebury Ring Hillfort.
Friends of the Roman Road and Fleam Dyke Worsted Street Roman Road and the Fleam Dyke Anglo-Saxon earthwork are significant historical and archaeological landmarks. Both are nationally protected as Scheduled Monuments, but also provide opportunities for outdoor activities and wildlife.
Service contacts
Most of the key contacts are given above. If you have other queries contact:
David Bevan
Conservation & Design Manager [david.bevan@scambs.gov.uk (This link will open in a new window)]
Tel: 01954 713177
Fax: 01954 713152
Conservation and Design Service
South Cambridgeshire District Council
South Cambridgeshire Hall
Cambourne Business Park
Cambourne
Cambridgeshire
CB23 6EA
