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Holiday cottages in the countryside
A range of English Heritage holiday cottages located in the countryside in historical locations.
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Significance of Farleigh Hungerford Castle
Farleigh Hungerford Castle is valued as a late 14th-century quadrangular castle, and for its well-preserved chapel and association with the Hungerfords
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1066 and a Real Game of Thrones
The death of a king 950 years ago today opened the most important year in English history. Roy Porter, Properties Curator for English Heritage in the South East of England, takes a look at the significance of this historic date, 950 years after the Norman Conquest.
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A Restless Reign: Harold II in 1066
Harold II’s short reign in 1066, before his death at the Battle of Hastings, saw him travelling extensively around his kingdom to defend it against successive invaders. How did his reign unfold, where did his travels take him, and did he really make a legendary 200-mile march from Yorkshire before confronting William of Normandy at Hastings?
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Stay where kings and queens have visited, owned, and were even held prisoner at our historic sites. Many sites in our care were former homes to some of England's most famous kings and queens. Take a look at some of our holiday cottages with royal connections.
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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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MORE FAMILIES THAN EVER ARE VISITING HISTORIC SITES, SAYS ENGLISH HERITAGE
Family visits increase by more than 50% over the past decade
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Fulford and Stamford Bridge: The Northern Battles of 1066
Find out what happened when English armies confronted the invading force of Harald Hardrada, King of Norway, at two major battles fought in 1066 before the Battle of Hastings.