@IndianaCroft1

Inspector of Ancient Monuments @ Historic England SE, former field archaeologist & Team Leader for GLAAS (London). Tweeting (mainly!) on heritage. Views my own.

Joined April 2015
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Calls to protect countryside that inspired Jane Austen mol.im/a/14241709 via @MailOnline

Calls to protect countryside that inspired Jane Austen

Literary enthusiasts living in Alton where the 18th century author grew up are attempting to 'secure' the author's legacy by urging Historic England to grant formal protection to the area.

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What an incredible place and fantastic outcome for its preservation! theguardian.com/artanddesign…

Ron’s Place: Birkenhead flat of outsider art granted Grade II listing

Victory for campaigners and conservators as elaborately decorated property is honoured with protected status

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Immensely interesting article on economic gender priorities: economist.com/by-invitation/…
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Orford Ness is an incredible site - and what an exciting new way of surveying and understanding the structures: surveys of the future? bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-su…

Orford Ness: Robotic 'dog' surveys ex Cold War site in National Trust first

Drones and a robot called Spot survey off-limits laboratories at a former arms test site.

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A 19th-century hulk of an iron ship in Suffolk has been granted protection by @DCMS on our advice. 👏 The Lady Alice Kenlis was designed by Hercules Linton, the designer of the famous Cutty Sark. 🚢 Read more. ➡️ bit.ly/Lady-Alice-Kenlis @nationaltrust @EastSuffolk @RMGreenwich
A photograph of a 19th-century iron ship hulk on the sand at sunset.

ALT A photograph of a 19th-century iron ship hulk on the sand at sunset.

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A remarkable gold pendant on a chain, associated with Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon, has been unveiled by the @britishmuseum . We were happy to support archaeological excavation to help further understand the find. Read more ⬇️ historicengland.org.uk/whats…

Tudor Jewel Associated With Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon Discovered | Historic England

A gold pendant and chain associated with Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon and discovered by a metal-detectorist, is unveiled at the British Museum.

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app.beapplied.com/org/1703/h… Some really exciting job opportunities at Historic England at the moment - come and join us!

Historic England | Hiring fairly through Applied

We are the public body that helps people care for, enjoy and celebrate England's spectacular historic environment. We protect, champion and save the places that define who we are and where we've come...

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❗️Deadline Extended❗️ How can we accelerate the heritage movement’s impact addressing pressing issues like climate change, racism, reconciliation, housing, accessibility, resiliency, and more? Submit your presentation for before April 19! @cahpacecp buff.ly/37mSk7x
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News on Civil Service pay: thetimes.co.uk/article/the-c…

The civil service is not a political punching bag

For two years now, civil servants have gone above and beyond to serve the public during difficult times. As we emerge from the pandemic, their reward – in the f

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The Cabinet Office publishes new pay remit guidance in April – Help tell them to fix broken pay systems. Our public servants deserve fair pay #ServingOurSociety: megaphone.org.uk/petitions/f… via @megaphoneuk
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Roman Mosaic! Discovered a stone’s throw away from The Shard, experts have determined this to be the largest ... mol.im/a/10539029#i-cad0199c… via @MailOnline

Stunning Roman mosaic is discovered near London's Shard

The mosaic, which is 'a stone's throw' from The Shard, is thought to be the largest area of Roman mosaic found in London for over 50 years.

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#ClimateChange has accelerated the decay of the ancient and historic properties we care for. In response, we’ve introduced a new inspection programme at 200+ sites to assess the risks facing our heritage and ensure public safety. Find out more 👇 ow.ly/QOI250HzFrF
Engineers wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) inspect the ruins of Melrose Abbey using two cherry pickers.

ALT Engineers wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) inspect the ruins of Melrose Abbey using two cherry pickers.

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Part Time Assistant Inspector of Ancient Monuments | Historic England - great opportunity in our London team! historicengland.org.uk/about… via @HistoricEngland
Five ice-age mammoths unearthed in Cotswolds after 220,000 years theguardian.com/science/2021…
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Really interesting article: Why keeping one mature street tree is far better for humans and nature than planting lots of new ones theconversation.com/why-keep… via @ConversationUK

Why keeping one mature street tree is far better for humans and nature than planting lots of new...

Greenwashing spin is often used to justify chopping down mature street trees.

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Calling all Heritage Employers! Can your heritage Organisation help and take part? Historic England Diversity and Inclusion Survey museumdevelopmentnorthwest.w… via @MuseumDevNW

Historic England Diversity and Inclusion Survey

From Heritage Volunteering Group: David Owen, from the Institute for Employment Research (IER), University of Warwick, is carrying out some research into diversity and inclusion within the sec…

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Heritage at Risk in England Revealed | Historic England historicengland.org.uk/whats… via @HistoricEngland
Roman Mosaic and Villa in Rutland Protected | Historic England historicengland.org.uk/whats… via @HistoricEngland

Roman Mosaic and Villa in Rutland Protected | Historic England

A Roman villa complex containing a rare mosaic has been discovered in a farmer’s field in Rutland, and was today protected as a scheduled monument.

historicengland.org.uk
Government throws out plans for 305-metre Tulip tower in London theguardian.com/uk-news/2021…

Government throws out plans for 305-metre Tulip tower in London

Decision welcomed by Historic England, which said building would have been ‘visually intrusive’ and ‘highly incongruous’

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Daily chart – The gender gap in academic research widened during first wave of the pandemic economist.com/graphic-detail…

The gender gap in academic research widened during the first wave of the pandemic

Young female researchers suffered the most

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