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First built under Henry VIII’s programme of defensive building in the 1540s, St Mawes Castle is perhaps the best surviving example of a Henrician artillery fort. Discover key moments from its history.
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Our collection relating to Battle Abbey tells the story of the Battle of Hastings, the Norman Conquest, and a medieval monastic community. Use these objects at home or in the classroom to inspire cross-curricular learning and further your research.
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Enjoy a free self-led visit to Pevensey Castle and discover the place where the Norman Conquest of England began, when William the Conqueror landed here on 28th September 1066.
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Find out about the history of the Carthusian religious order in the Middle Ages, and what set the Carthusians apart from other medieval monks.
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Description of Birdoswald Roman Fort
A description of Birdoswald Roman Fort, where the the visible remains bear witness to its 1,800-year history, from the complete circuit of Roman fort walls to a Victorian Romantic landscape.
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Schools have the freedom to explore the inside of the castle walls through the main gatehouse, walk along the top of the castle, as well as learn about the history from the illustrated display.
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D-Day Deception: Operation Fortitude South
In 1944, Dover Castle’s tunnels played a supporting role in Operation Fortitude South, the elaborate deception that concealed the true location of the Allied invasion of western Europe from the Germans.
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VEREKER, John, Viscount Gort, V.C. (1886-1946)
Field Marshal Viscount Gort VC (1886–1946), the Commander-in-Chief at Dunkirk, is commemorated at the house in Belgravia where he lived in the 1920s.
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VEREKER, John, Viscount Gort, V.C. (1886-1946)
Field Marshal Viscount Gort VC (1886–1946), the Commander-in-Chief at Dunkirk, is commemorated at the house in Belgravia where he lived in the 1920s.
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2024 March: World Heritage SitesQuiz
Test your knowledge of the World Heritage Sites in our care with this quiz.