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Set in Stone? Highlights of a previous special exhibition at Stonehenge telling the story of our changing understanding of Stonehenge from medieval myths to modern archaeology
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Founded in 1169, Lanercost Priory lay in the turbulent and violent border region between England and Scotland, which was to dictate its fortunes over the next 400 years.
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English history features some of the world’s most famous monarchs, all with their own interesting stories and personality traits. But which monarch most suits your character?
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RICHMOND CASTLE AND THE CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS
We reveal how Richmond Castle became a base for the northern companies of the Non Combatant Corps – a military unit for men who refused to serve during the First World War – and how you can find out more about their story at the castle’s new museum.
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For 400 years Brinkburn Priory was home to a community of Augustinian canons, who attracted the patronage of leading local families.
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Launceston Castle dates from the early years of the Norman Conquest, with construction beginning in 1068. Sitting on a high hill overlooking the surrounding area, it was a symbol of Norman power and served as a reminder of the authority of the Earls of Cornwall, and from the 1300s, the Dukes of Cornwall. In the mid-thirteenth century it was remodelled by Richard, Earl of Cornwall. Over its history, the castle has been an administrative centre, a prison and even a pleasure garden. It was also one of several sites used by U.S. forces during World War II. Use our suggested activities and resources to better understand the story of Launceston Castle.
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Over the course of the 12th century, a small religious community at Haughmond was transformed into a great Augustinian monastery, where a community of canons lived with their servants.
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Birdoswald Roman Fort is the perfect place to stop off on a family day out or if you're walking or cycling along Hadrian's Wall in Cumbria.
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Clifford's Tower is one of the best-loved landmarks in York. It is the largest remaining part of York Castle, once the centre of government for the north of England.