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English Heritage receives £500,000 donation towards the conservation of coastal heritage
The gift follows the charity’s fundraising appeal, warning of the risks to England’s heritage presented by accelerating coastal erosion
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Ever feel like you need to escape the 21st century and get some headspace? The ruins of a great abbey or priory are the perfect place for reflection, contemplation or just a bit of peace and quiet.
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Iron Age Kings and their Roman Connections
The burial goods from Lexden Tumulus and the earthworks of Bluebottle Grove in Essex provide tantalising glimpses of rich and powerful leaders in Iron Age Britain, and their strong links with the Roman world.
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Hurst Castle’s importance lies in its strategic location, which made it a vital element in the defence of southern England for four centuries.
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New sound installation tells prisoners' stories at Portchester Castle
A new sound installation at Portchester Castle will bring to life the stories of French and French-Carribean prisoners.
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Roman Coastal Defences and the Saxon Shore
Discover what we know about the Roman forts built along the coast of east and south-east England in the 3rd century AD.
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Discover the best days out on the Isle of Wight; from Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's ultimate holiday home of Osborne to the islands iconic castle.
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Prisoners of War at Portchester Castle
Prisoners have always been taken in war, and during the wars between Britain and France in the late 18th and early 19th centuries castles like Portchester were used to hold them in growing numbers. Find out what life was like for the prisoners held there.