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Stonehenge is a unique prehistoric monument, at the centre of a rich and varied prehistoric landscape, and a World Heritage Site.
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Within the imposing Norman walls of Richmond Castle, an unassuming 19th-century military cell block holds a fascinating secret.
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A history of Goodrich Castle, one of the best-preserved medieval castles in England, which led a largely peaceful existence until it was besieged and captured by Parliamentarians during the Civil War of the 17th century.
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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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Bant's Carn Burial Chamber and Halangy Down Ancient Village
The remains of an ancient Iron Age village in a wonderfully scenic location.On the hill above stands a Bronze Age burial mound with entrance passage and inner chamber.
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Among the preserved ancient villages in the South West, occupied from the Iron Age until late Roman times. It includes the foundations of stone houses, and an intriguing underground passage.
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The remains of a Cistercian abbey founded in 1148, set on the banks of the Ribble against a backdrop of dramatic hills.
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Blue plaque for lesbian landmark, the Gateways Club
A new blue plaque at 239 King’s Road, Chelsea, marks the building that was once home to the Gateways Club. For over fifty years (c.1931–1985), this basement club was London’s best-known and longest-lived lesbian social venue, becoming a vital haven and discreet landmark for generations of LGBTQ+ women.
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The Mysterious Absence of Stables at Roman Cavalry Forts
How recent archaeological excavations on Hadrian’s Wall have revealed why it has always been so difficult to discover where Roman soldiers kept their horses.
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Blue Plaque commemorating writer Elizabeth Bowen at 1-7 Clarence Terrace, Regent's Park, London NW1 4RD, City of Westminster.