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History of Kingswood Abbey Gatehouse
A brief history and description of Kingswood Abbey Gatehouse, the only surviving part of a once-prosperous Cistercian abbey.
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Atoning for the Bloodshed: William the Conqueror and the Foundation of Battle Abbey
How Battle Abbey has its origins in the great battle fought on 14 October 1066 between Harold, last Anglo-Saxon king of England, and William, Duke of Normandy.
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2000 Year Old Roman Gateway Reconstructed at Richborough Roman Fort
A reconstructed Roman gateway and rampart providing panoramic views across Richborough Roman Fort and Amphitheatre in Kent will open to the public on Wednesday 19 April.
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Women in 1066: the power behind the throne
History is filled with examples of women using family connections in the political arena, and the period surrounding the Norman Conquest was no different.
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Learn about the history of coats of arms and follow our instructions to design your own
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Find out about Saturnalia, the Roman festival that inspired Christmas traditions we still continue today!
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2000-Year-Old Roman Gateway Reconstructed at Richborough Roman Fort
A reconstructed Roman gateway and rampart providing panoramic views across Richborough Roman Fort and Amphitheatre in Kent will open to the public tomorrow, English Heritage announced today (18 April).
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Where did the dragon myth originate, and why are dragon stories so widespread across at least two continents? Carolyne Larrington, Professor of medieval European literature at the University of Oxford, investigates.