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Description of Housesteads Roman Fort
A description of Housesteads Roman Fort, where remains survive of four gates, the curtain wall and many clearly traceable fort buildings.
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English Heritage welcomes visitors back to its historic sites from 29 March
English Heritage will be welcoming visitors back to its historic properties and sites from 29 March 2021. Over 50 of the charity’s sites, which have been closed to the public since December 2020 as a result of the pandemic, will be opening at the end of March with more to follow provided the country successfully passes each milestone on the government’s roadmap.
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Description of Old Oswestry Hillfort
A brief description of Old Oswestry Hillfort, which has ramparts and entrances modified over several centuries.
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The Foundation of Battle Abbey
How Battle Abbey has its origins in the great battle fought on 14 October 1066 between Harold, last Anglo-Saxon king of England, and William, Duke of Normandy.
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South East Discounted Partner Attractions
Use your English Heritage membership to get discounted entry at these independent attractions in the South East.
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Head Gardener's House - Audley End
New for 2023, discover our latest holiday cottage with English Heritage, the Gardener's House at Audley End. With views across the Walled Garden and the historic stables, this three bedroom house is great for family holidays.
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It may be Spring, but Winter is Coming to Hadrian’s Wall
English Heritage has appointed Watchers on the Wall at its Roman forts along Hadrian’s Wall as Game of Thrones approaches its epic final season, the charity announced today (19 March). From Birdoswald Roman Fort in Cumbria to Corbridge Roman Town in Northumberland, the Watchers on the Wall, identifiable by their black cloaks and shields, will be on hand to answer visitors’ questions about the series and sort the bloody fact from the even bloodier fiction.
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Behind the scenes at Stonehenge The Oddy Test
Melanie Coussens explains how she looks after all the many artefacts that are on display at Stonehenge.