Have stormtroopers taken over this 12th-century castle? 🤔 Our Geospatial Survey Team use this wearable laser scanner to produce 3D digital models and maps of historic sites such as St Briavels Castle in Gloucestershire. Laser scanners allow us to record information about the condition of buildings like these, which will help with future conservation work. The medieval castle is managed by English Heritage, and is now used as a youth hostel by YHA England and Wales. | Historic England

Today we've published our 2024 Heritage at Risk Register, an annual snapshot of the health of England’s valued historic buildings and places. 👏 124 sites have been saved. 🏰 155 sites have been added. Our shared heritage is all around us. It brings local communities together, inspires creativity and boosts economic growth. The latest research shows the heritage sector contributed £44.6 billion to the UK economy in 2022. Find out more about the Heritage at Risk Register here ➡️ https://bit.ly/He

#OnThisDay in 1559, Elizabeth I was crowned Queen of England. She began her coronation procession at the Tower of London, processing through Middle Tower to begin her journey to Westminster Abbey. 👑 Curator of Historic Buildings, Alice Blows, tells us about some of the remarkable moments in history that Middle Tower has witnessed and some of the discoveries from the ongoing conservation work. 🏰 | Historic Royal Palaces