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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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Five fantasy castles and their real life counterparts
Castles have long been a cornerstone in the world of fantasy storytelling across literature, TV, film and gaming. While the fortresses described in fiction are often exaggerated, many have parallels with the elaborate style and tactical design of real castles.
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Five fantasy castles and their real life counterparts
Castles have long been a cornerstone in the world of fantasy storytelling across literature, TV, film and gaming. While the fortresses described in fiction are often exaggerated, many have parallels with the elaborate style and tactical design of real castles. Here we examine some of the most famous castles and fortified residences in fiction, and some of their real-world counterparts which you can visit for yourself.
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We specialise in bringing history to life. This includes using stories from our historic places to provide cross-curricular learning opportunities for all Key Stages. Our learning resources contain a range of activities designed to provide inspiration for teaching and learning across the curriculum.
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An earthwork roughly following the Welsh/English boundary consisting of a ditch and rampart. Origins shrouded in mystery but possibly built in response to events involving the Princes of Powys.
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An atmospheric Neolithic burial chamber, made of great stone slabs in the hills above Herefordshire's Golden Valley.
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Elizabeth Russell, Keeper of Donnington Castle
Elizabeth, Lady Russell, successfully petitioned and bribed Queen Elizabeth I to make her keeper of Donnington Castle – England’s first known female keeper of a castle. It was a post she defended with acts of rioting, physical violence and clan warfare.
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21 feel-good things to do this summer
Inspire curiosity and plan your day out with the help of this useful guide, revealing some of the most extraordinary places in our care. Discover their often surprising history that keeps members coming back to visit each summer.
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The four centuries between William of Normandy’s victory over King Harold at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 and Richard III’s defeat at Bosworth in 1485 witnessed great changes in England – including in culture, religion, language and architecture.
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Family chapel of the Bodenham family. The originally simple medieval building has a fine Elizabethan timber roof, 18th century tower and striking Victorian interior decoration and furnishings.