UK: 'A Google Maps for graves' - that's the aim of a new project which will help people trying to find where their ance

The video discusses a project to photograph and reference millions of gravestones across thousands of graveyards, aiming to create a digital map valuable to historians, genealogists, and the public. The project involves advanced technology, including backpacks with cameras, laser scanners, and GPS, to collect data efficiently. The data is protected from loss and made accessible online, reducing physical handling. Local parishes will maintain the records, and the project also contributes to a National Biodiversity survey, offering insights into rare plants and animals in graveyards.

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