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Rise in illegal metal detecting at English Heritage sites
English Heritage has called for communities around the country to remain vigilant in order to help protect historic sites from illegal metal detecting – or ‘nighthawking’ – as the charity today reported an increase in incidents at the places in its care.
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9 Historic Places with Outdoor Spaces
Here are some of the places where it's easiest to explore history in the open air, giving you peace of mind as you enjoy your day out.
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Looming high above the seaside town, Whitby Abbey has provided over a thousand years of inspiration from the earliest Anglo Saxon poet to the world’s most famous Gothic novel.
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Stories of England: Pageantry and progresses
With King Charles due to be crowned on 6 May between tours of the UK and the Commonwealth, head historic properties curator Jeremy Ashbee explores the stories of six royal visits to our sites
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From 22 July - 3 September, take your family on a fun adventure with a historical twist.
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Can You Guess the English Heritage Site?
Test your knowledge of England’s history and get inspiration for your next day out. English Heritage cares for over 400 historic sites, but how many can you recognise?
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Put your knowledge to the test yet again with our second quiz all about the castles.
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Folk sensation Sam Lee’s Nest Collective and English Heritage announce today the launch of 'Songs of England', a digital collection of 12 traditional songs and videos paired to historic sites in the care of the charity from Dover Castle to Hadrian’s Wall.