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David Fletcher

@artfletch.bsky.social

London based video games artist and stay at home dad mostly posting about my photogrammetry heritage hobby.

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New #photogrammetry capture of Holy Trinity Church, Buckfast.

If you love gothic horror look into the backstory of this church. Ghost dogs, evil lords, the occult, multiple times "it went on fire", a cave system underneath and an inspiration for The Hound of the Baskervilles!

3D: skfb.ly/pzOCH

06.08.2025 18:42 β€” πŸ‘ 57    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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New #photogrammetry capture of Sanders Longhouse in Lettaford, Devon. Over 500 years old, a rare example of this style of shared accommodation for animals and humans.
Photos taken while staying as a guest with the Landmark Trust (www.landmarktrust.org.uk/properties/s...).

3D: skfb.ly/pzLtD

04.08.2025 17:25 β€” πŸ‘ 221    πŸ” 33    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 3
artfletch View the profile and 3D models by artfletch. Photogrammetry heritage.

Yep. Most are free to download on Sketchfab
sketchfab.com/artfletch

03.08.2025 17:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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My drawing of two texters in #shoreditch, #London. It is far better to look up than down

31.07.2025 08:37 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My money is on the large fountain at the south end of Staples Inn that was built over one of the construction shafts from what I remember.

22.07.2025 10:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm curious where the secret entrance drinking fountain actually is?

22.07.2025 07:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Parthenon Sculptures East Pediment #photogrammetry scan. Currently in the British Museum.

3D: skfb.ly/oFoCW

#ParthenonMarbles #ElginMarbles #Greece #Acropolis

09.07.2025 06:46 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Digital reconstruction of the medieval Great Chamber at Belsay Castle in Northumberland, showing how it might have looked towards the end of the fifteenth century. The Middleton family occupied Belsay Castle for more than six centuries until Sir Charles Monck built Belsay Hall close to it in the early nineteenth century. There is fragmentary evidence that this interior was elaborately decorated with geometric patterns below a dado, and above it, a mock tapestry depicted trees set against a dark-coloured background. Their lopped branches support several heraldic shields associated with the Middleton family. There is an instance of a wildman or woodsman commonly referred to as β€˜Wild Man of Belsay’. This was a figure that the Middleton family began using in their heraldry in the latter half of the fifteenth century. Above the window opening on the upper part of the south wall, there are paintings that have been identified as carracks, a typical three-masted sailing vessel used in the fifteenth century for trading and warfare. The depiction of the painted timber ceiling in the reconstruction is speculative and is inspired by other surviving ceilings that were fashionable in this period. Artist: Bob Marshall. Copyright: English Heritage / Historic England 2023.

Digital reconstruction of the medieval Great Chamber at Belsay Castle in Northumberland, showing how it might have looked towards the end of the fifteenth century. The Middleton family occupied Belsay Castle for more than six centuries until Sir Charles Monck built Belsay Hall close to it in the early nineteenth century. There is fragmentary evidence that this interior was elaborately decorated with geometric patterns below a dado, and above it, a mock tapestry depicted trees set against a dark-coloured background. Their lopped branches support several heraldic shields associated with the Middleton family. There is an instance of a wildman or woodsman commonly referred to as β€˜Wild Man of Belsay’. This was a figure that the Middleton family began using in their heraldry in the latter half of the fifteenth century. Above the window opening on the upper part of the south wall, there are paintings that have been identified as carracks, a typical three-masted sailing vessel used in the fifteenth century for trading and warfare. The depiction of the painted timber ceiling in the reconstruction is speculative and is inspired by other surviving ceilings that were fashionable in this period. Artist: Bob Marshall. Copyright: English Heritage / Historic England 2023.

A digital reconstruction of Bury St Edmunds Abbey showing work being completed on the Chapter House around 1220. Β© English Heritage Trust / B Marshall, C Lemos, S Brindle 2022. Contact Historic England Archives for Licensing enquiries.

A digital reconstruction of Bury St Edmunds Abbey showing work being completed on the Chapter House around 1220. Β© English Heritage Trust / B Marshall, C Lemos, S Brindle 2022. Contact Historic England Archives for Licensing enquiries.

A speculative reconstruction of the incomplete timber castle at Howden Motte (c.1305-10) near Selkirk (NT 4584 2686). This is the castle of Alexander Baliol of Cavers - one-time Chamberlain of Scotland and the uncle of King John Baliol, r.1292 – 1296. Howden was an oval enclosure on the ridge top, surrounded by a ditch and bank. Excavation in 1957 revealed the post-holes of a wooden palisade around the rim of the mound and a stone floor. Around the edge of the enclosure was a timber palisade, and it is possible that the enclosure was revetted in stone where the gate entrances were. A timber tower may have been provided with an adjacent hall or solar along with stables, kitchens, and accommodation for the garrison of 30 men-at-arms. Personal project Β© Bob Marshall 2022

A speculative reconstruction of the incomplete timber castle at Howden Motte (c.1305-10) near Selkirk (NT 4584 2686). This is the castle of Alexander Baliol of Cavers - one-time Chamberlain of Scotland and the uncle of King John Baliol, r.1292 – 1296. Howden was an oval enclosure on the ridge top, surrounded by a ditch and bank. Excavation in 1957 revealed the post-holes of a wooden palisade around the rim of the mound and a stone floor. Around the edge of the enclosure was a timber palisade, and it is possible that the enclosure was revetted in stone where the gate entrances were. A timber tower may have been provided with an adjacent hall or solar along with stables, kitchens, and accommodation for the garrison of 30 men-at-arms. Personal project Β© Bob Marshall 2022

This is a large aerial view digital reconstruction depicting the events of the siege of Stirling Castle in 1304. Edward I of England's army demonstrates the power of his mighty war machine, the giant boulder-throwing trebuchet or catapult 'Warwolf'. It was state-of-the-art weaponry for its time and considered to have been the largest trebuchet ever built. Personal project Β© Bob Marshall 2020.

This is a large aerial view digital reconstruction depicting the events of the siege of Stirling Castle in 1304. Edward I of England's army demonstrates the power of his mighty war machine, the giant boulder-throwing trebuchet or catapult 'Warwolf'. It was state-of-the-art weaponry for its time and considered to have been the largest trebuchet ever built. Personal project Β© Bob Marshall 2020.

Happy #PortfolioDay!

I'm an Architectural Illustrator and 3D Reconstruction Artist from Edinburgh. I enjoy a bit of time travel!

My work involves many months of meticulous research, guided by archaeology, measured survey data, and close collaboration with historians.

Website: bobmarshall.co.uk

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Do we still like cutaway pictures?
I've been experimenting with turning my scans into cross-sections.
#photogrammetry

03.07.2025 20:03 β€” πŸ‘ 51    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0

Are you also looking at the National Trust Archaeology sketchfab account? There's lots of my models on there too that might be more relevant to your field.

20.06.2025 21:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Photogrammetry Beginner's Tutorial with Reality Capture
YouTube video by David Fletcher Photogrammetry Beginner's Tutorial with Reality Capture

Definitely get stuck in and give it a try!
Have you seen my video? youtu.be/r5dJRac02j0?...

20.06.2025 21:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I created a scan of the whole length of the Covid Memorial Wall opposite Westminster Palace!

#London #photogrammetry

3D: skfb.ly/pyuoS

20.06.2025 20:40 β€” πŸ‘ 47    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 3
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West Norwood Cemetery Catacombs - 3D model by artfletch The catacombs formerly below the Anglican Chapel in West Norwood Cemetery, c1837 by Sir William Tite. https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1263192 12262 photos taken in Februar...

Similarly there is a digital tour of the catacombs @fownc1837.bsky.social
sketchfab.com/3d-models/we...

04.06.2025 22:11 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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West Norwood St Stephen's Chapel - 3D model by artfletch St Stephen’s Chapel in the Greek Section of Norwood Cemetery. The chapel was built in 1872 by Stephen Ralli in memory of his son Augustus and designed in Greek Revival style probably by John Old...

A digital tour of the restored St Stephen's Chapel @fownc1837.bsky.social is available here
sketchfab.com/3d-models/we...

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Fountain! In Russell Sq.

04.06.2025 11:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pro London tip. DO NOT walk over this circle at exactly 9am.

04.06.2025 07:33 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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New #photogrammetry capture of one of the oldest churches in England. St Peter on the Wall at Bradwell, Essex.

Partly built from reused Roman material, it sits within the location of a Roman fort looking out over the North Sea.

3D: skfb.ly/pxIBR

01.06.2025 12:35 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Love the clever change of resolution for the background scenery and the hand editing of the small details like the fences.

30.05.2025 19:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Are the adders in the bins?

26.05.2025 16:07 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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See inside the recently restored St Stephen's Chapel at West Norwood Cemetery with my new #photogrammetry capture.

3D: skfb.ly/pxstD

Also open to visit this weekend: westnorwoodcemetery.org/St-Stephens-...

@fownc1837.bsky.social

24.05.2025 09:48 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The photogrammetry collab you've all wanted to see is finally happening. With @nebulousflynn.bsky.social

19.05.2025 13:15 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That's a really good question and from memory nobody including Colin Fenn (the expert guide) had a good explanation for this. When I speak to him next I'll see if he has any new ideas because I'd love to know too.

15.05.2025 19:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for all your help and permission to capture this. I really appreciate the opportunity.

15.05.2025 17:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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These are the 12204 camera positions used to create the model. Not every area could be photographed so they are duplicated in from other areas for the final model. This helps show the overall layout more fully.

15.05.2025 17:13 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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You can now explore my new massive #photogrammetry capture of West Norwood Cemetery Catacombs.

With thanks to Kim Hart and Colin Fenn for assistance.
3D: skfb.ly/pwYtS

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Lock escutcheon and handle on the Japanese lacquer cabinet on a Dutch gilt stand, c1630-50, in the Long Gallery at Ham House, Richmond-upon-Thames. Β©National Trust Images/John Hammond

Lock escutcheon and handle on the Japanese lacquer cabinet on a Dutch gilt stand, c1630-50, in the Long Gallery at Ham House, Richmond-upon-Thames. Β©National Trust Images/John Hammond

Explore the beautiful craftsmanship and exquisite interiors of Ham House's collection of decorative cabinets in the Cabinets Unlocked event, 10–23 May 2025.
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As part of this event, we’re delighted to share some new 3D models of three beautiful 17th century cabinets.
buff.ly/PabRHwo

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