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History of Hardknott Roman Fort
Built early in the reign of Emperor Hadrian (AD 117–38), Hardknott Fort guarded an important road that connected the Cumbrian coast with the heart of the Lake District. For centuries, its beautiful location and well-preserved remains have inspired wonder at the history of Roman Britain.
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Dido Elizabeth Belle was raised as part of an aristocratic family in Georgian Britain. She was born in the Caribbean in 1761, the illegitimate daughter of a black woman named Maria Bell and Royal Naval officer Sir John Lindsay. Dido spent much of her life at Kenwood House on Hampstead Heath in North London.
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History of North Leigh Roman Villa
The remains of this luxurious Roman villa give an insight into the sophisticated lifestyle enjoyed by the Romano-British elite. They include a fine geometric mosaic that adorned the floor of a dining and reception suite.
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Public consultation on proposals to develop a Learning Centre and Neolithic 'classroom' at Stonehenge.
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Built in the late 14th century more as luxury residence than fortress, Donnington Castle was pressed into service in the English Civil War, when the Royalist garrison endured a 20-month siege.
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We’ve answered some common questions to help you plan your visit to our Spooky Woodland Walks.
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In 1646 Goodrich Castle was the scene of one of the most desperate sieges of the English Civil War, which Parliament finally won with the aid of a huge mortar called Roaring Meg.
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Today few are aware that Stonehenge had an aerodrome nearby between 1917 and 1921. Find out why it was here and how its removal marked the first step in the transformation of the Stonehenge landscape.
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Rievaulx Abbey Collection Highlights
Highlights from the Rievaulx Abbey collections, which form a unique insight into the workings of the medieval abbey and a snapshot of its development until the Suppression.
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Kenwood House, transformed into a neoclassical villa by Robert Adam between 1764 and 1779, is now home to an outstanding collection of Old Master and British paintings.