Planned City skyscraper is threat to ancient burial ground and Tower of London, warn heritage groups

A heritage body has warned that plans for a 46-storey building by The Gherkin will result in the loss of a suspected 13th-century burial ground hidden under paving slabs.

Historic England has written the proposed redevelopment at 63 St Mary Axe in the City of London will also have a detrimental impact on the Tower of London UNESCO World Heritage Site, and has recommended it be refused.