North East

Whitley Castle in Northumberland is perhaps one of northern England's best-kept Roman secrets. Recent investigations have been trying to gain a better understanding of this breathtaking monument.

At Sockburn, Viking hogback sculpted stones, a ruined church and a former manor house and garden give us a glimpse of its rich history. Our work aims to unravel even more of this fascinating story.

Dunstanburgh Castle in Northumberland is one of England's most dramatic ruins. English Heritage looks after the Castle in partnership with the National Trust: it is open to visitors. We're trying to find out more about the castle, once one of the grandest in the North and you can follow progress in a live on-line diary.

Iron Age hillforts in the wild uplands of the Northumberland National Park are amongst the best preserved in Europe, in stunningly beautiful settings. A 5-year partnership with the National Park Authority is helping to explain how and why these remarkable monuments were built nearly 2,500 years ago. Many sites are accessible to visitors.

Norham Castle in Northumberland is one of the most impressive fortresses in northern England. Previous research has concentrated on the standing ruins. But what about the intriguing patterns of grassy humps and bumps in the surrounding fields? Our investigation shed new light on the castle and discovered what may be a vast Iron Age hillfort. English Heritage looks after the Castle and it is open to visitors.