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The charming ruins of a small monastery of Premonstratensian 'white canons', picturesquely set above a bend in the River Tees near Barnard Castle.
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A brief history and description of Egglestone Abbey, a house of Premonstratensian canons which struggled repeatedly with poverty and the threat of Scottish invasion.
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The impressive ruins of Henry II's 12th-century keep, on the site of a Roman fort guarding the approach to strategic Stainmore Pass over the Pennines.
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Past Lives: The Hermit of Barnard Castle
A visit to Barnard Castle in Durham should include a visit to Frank’s Cell, once home to its most eccentric resident
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A history of Easby Abbey, one of Britain's best-preserved Premonstratensian monasteries.
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Behind the scenes: Helmsley Archaeology Store
Not all English Heritage treasures can be seen at our sites - Helmsley Archaeology Store in North Yorkshire has plenty too!
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A brief history and description of Bowes Castle, built on the site of a Roman fort and strengthened in the 12th century to withstand Scottish invasion.