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Rare Gothic sculpture found at Anglesey Abbey
A carved bust of St Agnes has recently been identified as the work of renowned 15th-century sculptor Niclaus Gerhaert von Leyden. Thought lost to the art world, the bust is the only example of Gerhaert’s work in a UK public collection. It's now on display at Anglesey Abbey in Cambridgeshire.
Capturing carbon
Almost three quarters of the most important land in our care is vulnerable to climate change. Not only do these landscapes support wildlife they also store and capture carbon emissions. Find out what we're doing to protect them.
New homes found for Newton’s Space Saplings
Apple tree saplings grown from seeds of Isaac Newton's famous tree have found their final homes. The seeds spent six months on-board the International Space Station as part of British astronaut Tim Peake’s Principia mission. Now back on Earth, the saplings have been planted at locations across the UK, including at Woolsthorpe Manor, Isaac Newton's former home.
Working with robots to transform farming
Wimpole, an 18th-century farm in our care, is at the forefront of testing the latest robotic technology that could transform the way we farm in future. Discover how we're working with the Small Robot Company to tackle weeds, monitor crops and protect wildlife.
