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A brief history of Norham Castle, for 450 years one of the great English strongholds along the river Tweed.
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History of Auckland Castle Deer House
A brief history of Auckland Castle Deer House, built in about 1760 by the Bishop of Durham to provide a hunting shelter and feeding place for his deer.
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The impressive motte and shell keep of Farnham Castle, Surrey, founded in 1138 by Bishop Henry of Blois. An enjoyable day out within travelling distance of London.
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You can download a short audio tour for Wolvesey Castle. It is designed to be played on an iPod, mobile phone or mp3 player so that you can listen to the guide as you walk around the site.
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FEASTS THROUGH HISTORY: STOKESAY CASTLE, SHROPSHIRE
In the third of our four-part historic food series, curator of collections and interiors Cameron Moffett and senior properties curator Louise Bartlett reveal the story of the feast held in honour of the Bishop of Hereford’s visit in 1290.
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A brief history and description of Howden Minster, home to a community of canons from the 13th to 16th centuries.
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There are three main points of interest: the Iron Age hillfort earthworks, the stronghold of the Norman castle on the motte and the remains of the cathedral within the north-west part of the hillfort.
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Blanket of turf saves one of medieval England’s most important buildings
The delicate limestone walls of a medieval palace have been saved for the future by laying a blanket of turf on top of them. Lincoln Medieval Bishops’ Palace reopens after an extensive conservation project.