Wiltshire Buildings Record
The Wiltshire Buildings Record is a voluntary society and charity founded in 1979. It exists to stimulate interest and further researching into the study of Wiltshire buildings.
Below is a summary of our service, but for more detailed information go to our website The Wiltshire Buildings Record.
The collection is a unique archive of the buildings people have lived and worked in over the centuries.
The catalogued material includes photographs, reports, plans, maps and copies of historical documents. In addition it can draw on the full resources of the Wiltshire and Swindon Archives to reveal the history of buildings in the landscape.
We also have a range of books about buildings in the county written and published by us.
Why should we care about old buildings?
Historic buildings are a precious and finite asset and a powerful reminder to us of the work and way of life of earlier generations. The richness of the country’s architectural heritage plays an influential part in our sense of national identity.
English Heritage
Discover the History of your Home
The Wiltshire Buildings Record accepts commissions to produce a survey and record of your home or property.
This can be tailored to meet your needs whether for general interest or to assist, for example, with a planning application.
We produce a comprehensive report illustrated with appropriate plans, drawings and photographs. It will cover the evolution and development of the building and can include historical research about the property and the people who lived or worked there.
Surveys and reports are conducted in accordance with the Royal Commission’s Recording Historic Buildings standards. Fees apply.
Opening hours
The WBR office is staffed on Tuesdays 9:30 to 5:00.
WBR collections can be accessed by the search room staff when the History Centre is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:30 to 5:00.
Becoming part of Wiltshire Buildings Record
Many hundreds of Wiltshire buildings are already recorded but there remains an enormous amount of work to be done to identify and record buildings some of which are at risk. People can contribute in a number of ways and we welcome a range of help.
If you are interested in Wiltshire buildings, join us! Your membership is important and the subscription contributes to funding a range of society activities.
Members of the WBR receive regular newsletters with information about events and workshops. There is also an annual themed seminar which is open to members and non-members.
Contact us
Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre
Cocklebury Road
Chippenham
SN15 3QN
E: dorothy.treasure@wiltshire.gov.uk
T: 01249 705508
