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Christchurch Castle and Norman House
The castle remains include parts of the keep and the 12th century riverside chamber block or Norman House, a very early example of domestic architecture including a rare Norman chimney.
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Explore nine of our favourite coastal routes and visit English Heritage sites along the way.
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Henry VIII'S Deal Castle opens new permanent exhibition
A new permanent exhibition at Deal Castle in Kent will offer new insights into the history of the fort.
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Begun in 1546–7, the final years of Henry VIII’s reign, Yarmouth was the last fortification built during a national programme of coastal defence that Henry had begun in 1539.
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Whether your passion is for a particular place or for all our historic sites, your support will help care for the buildings, landscapes and objects that tell the story of England.
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The most English week in history?
This week marks the Queen's 90th birthday, St George's Day and the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare.
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How does English Heritage protect and conserve our precious sites and objects? Information about the science of our conservation work, including pest control and gardens.
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A small early Bronze Age stone circle of (actually) ten stones. Believed to be nine ladies turned to stone as a penalty for dancing on Sunday.