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Research on Castle Acre Castle and Bailey Gate
A summary of the state of research on Castle Acre Castle and Bailey Gate, and the questions that remain to be answered by future research.
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Archaeology is the study of human history and prehistory. It is done by excavating sites and analysing artefacts and other physical remains. The difference between history and archaeology is that history is informed by specific events.
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The Romans in the Lake District
The three Roman sites that English Heritage cares for in the Lake District once guarded a road connecting the area with the rest of the Roman world. Find out what they reveal about life on the edge of empire.
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Facilities at Farleigh Hungerford Castle
Find out what facilities are available at Farleigh Hungerford Castle, including the free audio guide, shop, plus family-friendly facilities like baby-changing and special activities for kids.
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Why do we eat pancakes on Shrove Tuesday?
Discover the traditions that led to the creation of this tasty annual celebration and follow Mrs Crocombe’s instructions to make your own delicious pancakes!
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Significance of Benwell Roman Temple
The significance of the temple at Benwell lies in its unusual association with a named Celtic god, Antenociticus.
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The Suppression of Roche Abbey
How a vivid eyewitness account reveals the shocking speed and scale of destruction of Roche Abbey after the Suppression of the Monasteries – and the fragility of human goodness.
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Henrietta Howard’s Garden at Marble Hill
The garden at Marble Hill is a rare surviving example of a garden laid out in the early 18th century, a period of transition in landscape design. Discover what makes it so important and how English Heritage has restored the key elements of it.
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It's a great time of year to see wildlife - from finches and fungi to trees and trails, what can you spot at our sites this autumn?
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Untold Heritage: Young Photographers Initiative Launched
Young people are invited to share images of forgotten or overlooked heritage and join expert-led photography workshops as part of a new initiative by by English Heritage and Photoworks.