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We've brought together ideas for studying your local history by using our sites across the country. Use our site-specific pages as inspiration to help you bring local stories to life for your pupils.
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To celebrate the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, we will enhance and create one hundred meadows at our castles and abbeys, prehistoric stone circles and palaces. From Stonehenge on Salisbury Plain to the Jewel Tower right in the heart of Westminster, over the next decade, will be creating a natural legacy across England – establishing flower-rich grasslands right across England, restoring those that have been lost, and enhancing those that already exist.
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Discover the myths and legends at Tintagel Castle, explore the defensive fort built by King Henry VIII - Pendennis Castle and explore the iconic Stonehenge.
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Explore the history of castles through time, learn more about medieval life, and plan a memorable day out at a castle near you.
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Sites to visit in the South West
Whether it's Stonehenge in Salisbury, or Tintagel in Cornwall, your class will be inspired by our awesome sites in the South West. Visit for free, or let us lead the way with a great-value, expert-led Discovery Visit.
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Teaching and Learning Resource Library
Our learning resources are free educational tools packed with everything you need to give your learners a deep insight into the history of our places. Our team of qualified teachers, educational experts and historians have developed over 100 resources to choose from, each tied to curriculum learning.
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Quiz: Guess the English Heritage sites painted by JMW Turner
One of Britain's best-loved painters, JMW Turner painted 35 sites across England that are now cared for by English Heritage. We've selected 10 of these paintings - can you identify which sites the paintings feature?
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Two richly carved pieces of a 9th century 'Celtic' cross, with an inscription commemorating Dumgarth, British King of Dumnonia, who drowned in c. AD 875.
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Build your own Motte and Bailey Castle
Build your own mini motte and bailey castle just like the Normans. There's a bit of painting and cutting involved so make sure you get an adult to help.
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The low and grass-covered but complete ground-plan of a moated 13th-century manor house, in a delightful woodland setting.