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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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More than 5000 people braved the cold weather to celebrate the Winter Solstice at Stonehenge. The sun rose about 8.10am to the sound of beating drums, chanting and cheering from the inner circle and beyond.
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A brief history and description of Mayburgh Henge, an impressive Neolithic henge surrounding a large standing stone.
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Blue Plaque commemorating actress Vivien Leigh at 54 Eaton Square, Belgravia, London SW1W 9BE, City of Westminster.
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Blue plaque commemorating inventor Hiram Maxim at 57d Hatton Garden, Holborn, London EC1N 8HP, London Borough of Camden.
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Layout and Facilities at Fort House, St Mawes Castle
Layout and Facilities at Fort House Holiday Cottage, St Mawes Castle
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Location of Fort House, St Mawes Castle
Location at Fort House Holiday Cottage, St Mawes Castle
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Astronomer Couple Receive London Blue Plaque
Walter and Annie Maunder, champions of amateur astronomy, have been commemorated with a new plaque by English Heritage. The plaque marks 69 Tyrwhitt Road in Lewisham, where the couple lived from 1907 to 1911.
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Summer Solstice at Stonehenge 2022
English Heritage is inviting people to watch Summer Solstice at Stonehenge from home this year as the sunset and sunrise is live streamed. Visitors to the site are asked to respect the stones and think green.
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Find out how to book your next group day out to Rievaulx Abbey. We offer a discount to groups of 11 or more paying visitors.