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Extensive earthworks marking the site of an 11th century motte and bailey castle.
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Every September, free to access events are organised across England to celebrate our heritage and history through Heritage Open Days.
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Read advice from our educational experts and historians on how teach the Romans to your learners. Featuring hints and tips, the pitfalls to avoid, and suggested activities to try with your students at home, in the classroom, or on a school trip.
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English Heritage receives £1m donation
Generous donation from the Michael Bishop Foundation for vital conservation work at four historic sites across England.
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Rome's success was built on the organised and practical application of ideas long known to the ancient world, rather than on technological innovation. But the inhabitants of Roman Britain did display creativity in their art.
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Digging up the past: what happens at an archaeological dig?
Archaeologists carry out excavations to learn about the past. But what kinds of things do they find, and what happens next? Plus: three archaeologists have been excavating a Roman site, but their finds trays have been mixed up! Can you solve our tricky logic puzzle to sort out the mess?
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A fine and atmospheric Neolithic chambered long barrow 2km (11/4 miles) along the Ridgeway from the Uffington White Horse: it was once believed to be the habitation of the Saxon smith-god Wayland.
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The typical building of pre-Roman Britain was the timber and thatch roundhouse. The Romans introduced the idea of rectangular plans, which were more suitable for packing buildings closely together along streets in planned cities.
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Minster Lovell Hall and Dovecote
The extensive and picturesque ruins of a 15th century riverside manor house, including a fine hall, south-west tower, and complete dovecote nearby. The home of Richard III's henchman Lord Lovell.