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Coronations: what to look out for
We’ve chosen a selection of people and objects to look out for in King Charles III’s coronation on 6 May 2023. Read about the key part they play in the coronation ceremony, and the history behind these important English traditions.
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Probably built in the late 11th century by Edward of Salisbury, sheriff of Wiltshire, and much improved in the 13th century by King John and his son Henry III, Ludgershall Castle was frequently used as a royal hunting lodge.
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Born into Navarrese nobility, Joan of Navarre became Queen of England after marrying Henry IV of England in 1402. She was imprisoned at Pevensey Castle in 1419 by her stepson, King Henry V.
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History meets legend at Tintagel Castle
A bronze sculpture inspired by the legend of King Arthur and Tintagel's royal past is the centrepiece of new interpretation which explores the history of the Cornish castle.
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The stone memorial marking the spot where – according to tradition – King Harold fell at the Battle of Hastings has been moved by English Heritage to a new location following a new study of the 1066 battlefield and abbey.
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20 Questions Quiz: The Battle of Hastings
Test your knowledge of the Battle of Hastings with the English Heritage 20 questions quiz
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Test your knowledge of the Battle of Hastings with our 20 Questions Quiz.
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Significance of Scarborough Castle
Scarborough is significant both as a medieval royal castle which played a prominent part in national events and for the architectural importance of its great tower and 13th-century defences.
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A brief history of Arthur's Stone, a Neolithic chambered tomb where, according to medieval legend, King Arthur slew a giant who left the impression of his elbows on one of the stones as he fell.
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Modern Britons Seek Solace in Mythology
Folklore, myths and legends are gaining popularity as people increasingly turn to them for comfort in a turbulent time, a new survey by English Heritage reveals today (25 July).