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Stonehenge builders feasted on Scottish pork and beef but couldn’t handle their milk
A new exhibition at Stonehenge will showcase the diet of the prehistoric community who built the ancient monument 4,500 years ago, revealing that our ancestors feasted on pigs and cows transported to the Wiltshire site from as far away as north-east Scotland. Within these feasting ceremonies, milk played an important symbolic role however as the builders of Stonehenge were lactose intolerant, they had to turn the milk into cheese and yoghurt in order to consume it. As the new English Heritage exhibition makes clear, food miles and food intolerances are far from being modern phenomenon.
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English Heritage Highlights Ten Key 2018 Anniversaries
The end of the First World War, women getting the vote and the donation of Stonehenge to the nation are amongst the top ten historical anniversaries in 2018, according to English Heritage.
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A new exhibition at Stonehenge will showcase the diet of the prehistoric community who built the ancient monument 4,500 years ago, revealing that our ancestors feasted on pigs and cows transported to the Wiltshire site from as far away as north-east Scotland.
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English Heritage’s historic memorials and Black Lives Matter
Our statement on the statues within our care and diverse representation within the London Blue Plaques Scheme
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Significance of Birdoswald Roman Fort
The archaeological significance of Birdoswald has placed the site firmly in the forefront of research on Hadian’s Wall.
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A brief history and description of Mayburgh Henge, an impressive Neolithic henge surrounding a large standing stone.
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A section of the two-mile long wall built between AD 265 and 270 to defend the Roman city of Verulamium: including the foundations of towers and the London Gate.
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Planetrees Roman Wall - Hadrian's Wall
A 35-metre length of narrow Wall on broad foundations, reflecting a change of policy during construction concerning the thickness of the wall.
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From elegant dining to relaxed beachside treats, Osborne offers a variety of places to eat and drink during your visit.
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Take an interactive tour of Stonehenge with our 360 degree view from inside the monument.