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10 things you need to know about the 1066 march to Battle of Hastings
An epic re-enactment march kicks off in York this weekend in the run up to the Battle of Hastings, marking 950 years of the Norman Conquest
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Could You Make It As A Georgian Gardener
It's 1793 and you've been asked by the 2nd Earl of Mansfield to design a new landscape for his home at Kenwood. Take our quiz to see if you're up to the task.
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Traditionally a monarch and his courtiers petrified by a witch, the Rollright Stones consist of three groups: the King's Men stone circle; the Whispering Knights burial chamber; and the single King Stone. They span nearly 2,000 years of Neolithic and Bronze Age development.
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23 free places to visit near famous historic sites
We look after over 400 historic places, and remarkably, 250 of those are free to visit. From remote stone circles to ruined abbeys, and Norman castles to Roman temples, you can explore thousands of years of history for absolutely nothing.
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One of the new features of the visitor centre is an outdoor gallery, which will include several reconstructed Neolithic houses.
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Significance of Grime’s Graves
The Neolithic flint mine at Grime’s Graves was the first such archaeological site in the UK to be recognised as such.
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Mount grace priory to benefit from expert garden redesigns
The award-winning garden designer Chris Beardshaw will take the role of Creative Lead for a major enhancement project.
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1066 most memorable date in English History says survey
34% of people identified 1066 as the most memorable date in English history according to a new English Heritage survey, but those aged 25 to 34 recognised more Game of Thrones characters than either Edward the Confessor or Harold Godwinson, the two last Saxon kings of England.