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Prehistoric Monuments in England
England’s prehistoric monuments span almost four millennia – from the time Neolithic farmers first began to build using timber, earth and stone, to the invasion of the Romans in AD 43. Discover what they were used for, how and when they were built, and where to find them.
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In this guide, we explore some of the places that shine a light on Wiltshire's ancient past, visit a couple of castles, and point out a few other points of interest along the way.
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Hadrian’s Wall Roman Fort given to the nation
A Roman fort on Hadrian’s Wall has joined Stonehenge, Dover Castle and Kenwood House in the National Heritage Collection following a generous gift by a Northumberland landowner. Now in the care of English Heritage, the Roman fort’s future is secure and its stories will soon be shared with visitors to the wall.
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Discover the myths and legends at Tintagel Castle, explore the defensive fort built by King Henry VIII - Pendennis Castle and explore the iconic Stonehenge.
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Step into England’s story in the West Midlands and discover how the region has shaped our history.
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Separating the curds from the whey: why did we start making cheese?
The British love of cheese is not a new phenomenon. Discover how cheese was a part of the Neolithic diet then have a go at making it yourself.
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Prehistoric travel and networks
The arrival of farming, the building of great communal monuments and the knowledge of metalworking all transformed prehistoric Britain. These ideas didn’t spring up overnight. Instead, they were probably brought to Britain from the Continent by small groups or even individuals, demonstrating the importance of networks in the period.
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10 Sites to visit this Half Term
Make history at our sites this half-term. Here we've put together ten of the best sites to visit with the kids, from battle grounds and castle forts to country houses and coastal views.
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England United - from Kane to Sterling, English Heritage brings together over 32,000 surnames on the England flag and says, “we all play a part in shaping England’s future"
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Mary Macarthur celebrated with first Blue Plaque of the year
English Heritage unveils first blue plaque of the year for trade unionist and women's rights activist Mary Macarthur on the eve of International Women's Day