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English Heritage Calls on the Public to Help Defend England’s Castles
The castles of England have survived sieges and bombardments, attacking armies and wars but today according to the conservation charity English Heritage, castles are facing a new threat – invasive weeds, penetrating damp and severe weather.
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Can You Guess the English Heritage Site?
Test your knowledge of England’s history and get inspiration for your next day out. English Heritage cares for over 400 historic sites, but how many can you recognise?
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Holiday Cottage Booking Information
Download the holiday cottages brochure and find out how to make a booking
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From Prehistory, to the Romans, famous battlefields to Medieval castles, our sites cover multiple time periods and topics and can be used to bring history to life for KS1-2 pupils.
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10 things you probably didn't know about sieges
From the most besieged castle in England to pouring hot oil over battlements, how much do you really know about siege warfare?
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As the days start to grow longer, there are lots of reasons to get out there and explore the places where England's history happened.
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From 1939 until 1945, Britain and Allied forces battled against Axis forces in the Second World War. Via English Heritage sites and blue plaques, learn about life in the military, and how civilians found their everyday lives impacted.
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A Year to Remember at English Heritage
The restoration and transformation of three of England’s most important historic sites – Clifford’s Tower in York, Marble Hill in Twickenham, and Richborough Roman Fort and Amphitheatre in Kent – are amongst the exciting projects English Heritage will be unveiling in 2022, the charity announced today (Thursday 17 February). English Heritage will also be investing millions of pounds in conservation projects across the country, celebrating milestones such as the 1,900th anniversary of the start of the building of Hadrian’s Wall, and with the London Blue Plaques scheme, commemorating working class lives and experiences.
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Five fantasy castles and their real life counterparts
Castles have long been a cornerstone in the world of fantasy storytelling across literature, TV, film and gaming. While the fortresses described in fiction are often exaggerated, many have parallels with the elaborate style and tactical design of real castles.