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Combining a royal castle and medieval cathedral within an Iron Age fortification, Old Sarum is one of the most historically significant sites in southern England.
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The extensive ruins of this 13th-century priory, once a holiday home for monks from Durham, lie on the site of the hermitage of retired merchant and sailor St Godric.
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During the First Civil War (1642–6), Jane Whorwood was a secret agent in the service of King Charles I. When the king was made a prisoner by Parliament, Jane was one of the key agents behind attempts to free him from captivity on the Isle of Wight, notably from Carisbrooke Castle, in 1648.
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History of North Leigh Roman Villa
The remains of this luxurious Roman villa give an insight into the sophisticated lifestyle enjoyed by the Romano-British elite. They include a fine geometric mosaic that adorned the floor of a dining and reception suite.
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A brief history of Hadrian’s Wall, the north-west frontier of the Roman empire for nearly 300 years and now a World Heritage Site.
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A summary of the state of research on Thornton Abbey and of the questions that are still to be answered.
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A history of Carlisle Castle, the mighty border stronghold which guarded England's north-western border with Scotland and which continued to have an active military role until the 20th century.
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Lying in the entrancing valley of the river Derwent, Kirkham Priory was founded 900 years ago, during an era of monastic reform. For over 400 years it was home to a community of Augustinian canons.
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Founded in about 1119 by an ancestor of Robert Bruce, King of Scotland, Gisborough Priory was rebuilt twice on a grand scale. At the time of its suppression in 1539 it was the fourth richest monastery in Yorkshire.
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The history of Scarborough Castle, where the great royal castle developed by Henry II and his successors was twice besieged during the Civil War.