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17th-century personality put back into Bolsover Castle
A major project to put the personality back into Bolsover Castle, Derbyshire - one of history's most unique and rare architectural gems - enables visitors to walk in the footsteps of its flamboyant creator, William Cavendish, first Duke of Newcastle and discover deeper aspects of his extraordinary life for the first time.
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Tintagel Castle footbridge launched as site reopens to public
For the first time in more than 500 years, the two separated halves of Tintagel Castle will be reunited, thanks to a daring new footbridge unveiled by the charity English Heritage.
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For the first time in more than 500 years, the two separated halves of Tintagel Castle will be reunited thanks to a daring new footbridge unveiled by the charity English Heritage today (Thursday 8 August 2019). From tomorrow, visitors will be able to walk in the footsteps of the medieval inhabitants of the Cornish castle – inextricably linked with the legend of King Arthur – and enjoy spectacular coastal views not seen since the Middle Ages.
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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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This gallery showcases some examples of the graffiti carved over the centuries into the soft lead of Deal Castle’s roof.
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William the Conqueror imposed a total reorganisation of the English Church. He had secured the Pope’s blessing for his invasion by promising to reform the ‘irregularities’ of the Anglo-Saxon Church, which had developed its own distinctive customs. Throughout the medieval period the Church was a pervasive force in people’s lives.
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Castles aren't just used by kings and queens. Discover more about the people who lived and worked in castles, from the Lord and Lady to the unfortunate servant who had to clean out the cesspit.
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Test your knowledge of our historic gardens with this quiz from our historians and gardeners.
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A brief history of Ballowall Barrow, a funerary monument discovered and excavated in 1878.