Historic Buildings,
Sites and Monuments
Record (HBSMR)
Preserving history, shaping the future
HBSMR, built by Exegesis, is the UK’s premier platform for managing Historic Environment Records (HERs) and trusted by heritage professionals across the nation. Developed in collaboration with English Heritage/Historic England and the Association of Local Government Archaeological Officers, HBSMR empowers organisations to efficiently manage, analyse, and share heritage data – ensuring the past is preserved for future generations.
Designed with flexibility, user-friendliness, and comprehensive support, HBSMR is the ideal solution for local authorities, heritage organisations, and archaeological officers. With HBSMR, you can seamlessly integrate your heritage data into the digital age, safeguarding it for the future while enhancing your organisation’s heritage management practices.
Features
Comprehensive data management
Efficiently organise, store, and manage all aspects of your heritage data, including archaeological sites, monuments, and historical landscapes, in one unified platform.
GIS integration
Leverage powerful GIS tools like ArcGIS, MapInfo, and QGIS to visualise, map, and analyse heritage data spatially – enhancing insights and decision-making.
Data analysis & reporting
Perform in-depth data analysis and generate customised, detailed reports to support informed heritage management and policy decisions.
Web publication & integration
Easily publish and share your HER data online through HBSMR Web and HBSMR Gateway, offering public access and seamless integration with other platforms for wider visibility and collaboration.
Active user community
Benefit from continuous updates and enhancements driven by a dedicated community of heritage professionals, ensuring HBSMR remains relevant and evolves with emerging needs.
Streamlined data management
Simplify the management of complex heritage data, ensuring all records are accurate, current, and easy to access.
Enhanced data access & sharing
Publish heritage data online, enabling greater transparency, public access, and collaboration with stakeholders—while maintaining control over permissions and privacy settings.
Customisable & flexible
Tailor HBSMR’s modular system to your specific organisational requirements, ensuring a personalised solution that meets your unique needs.
Expert support & training
Maximise the potential of HBSMR with access to expert heritage data specialists, high-quality user training, and detailed user documentation to help you get the most out of the platform.
Future-proof & industry-leading
HBSMR is the go-to platform for HERs across the UK and is continually updated based on feedback from the active user community. HBSMR will always meet the evolving needs of the UK heritage sector.
Scalable & secure
Whether for small organisations or large heritage projects, HBSMR offers scalability and robust security to protect your valuable data. With our hosted solution, you can access your data anytime, anywhere.
Compliance with industry standards
HBSMR meets MIDAS Heritage data standards and incorporates INSCRIPTION terminology, ensuring your data is aligned with industry best practices.
Start your journey today and experience the benefits of easy-to-use, secure, and cost-effective GIS solutions.
Contact us to see how HBSMR can streamline your data management and boost project collaboration.
