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The Uffington White Horse Project
The Uffington White Horse is the oldest hill-figure in Europe. This abstract, sinuous image was recorded in the Middle Ages as one of the Wonders of Britain – along with Stonehenge. Measuring 111 metres from the tip of its tail to its ear, archaeologists have debated for generations the age of the White Horse: who made it and why? A new restoration and research project in 2024 will help us find more answers.
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Secrets from the Sky: Uncovering a Forgotten Past with Ben Robinson
ITV series Secrets from the Sky explores the country’s best-loved historic landmarks from a bird’s eye view. Series presenter Ben Robinson tells us more.
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2024 March: World Heritage SitesQuiz
Test your knowledge of the World Heritage Sites in our care with this quiz.
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Which site is best for a picnic?
We asked our members to pick their top five best English Heritage sites for a picnic - did your favourite make it onto the list?
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History of Thornborough Henges
This unique cluster of Neolithic monuments – sometimes described as the ‘Stonehenge of the North’ – lies on a plateau above the river Ure. Farming communities built three huge circular henges here about 4,500 years ago, which remained important into the early Bronze Age.
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Discover great days out in London at some of the capital's most iconic houses and gardens this season.
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10 Sites to visit this Half Term
Make history at our sites this half-term. Here we've put together ten of the best sites to visit with the kids, from battle grounds and castle forts to country houses and coastal views.