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Discover iconic Stonehenge, the myths and legends of Tintagel Castle, or one of the most picturesquely sited forts in England - Dartmouth Castle.
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Uley Long Barrow (Hetty Pegler's Tump)
A partly reconstructed Neolithic chambered mound, 37 metres (120 ft) long, atmospherically sited overlooking the Severn Valley. 'Hetty Pegler' was its 17th century landowner.
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A particularly fine example of a Neolithic long barrow of c.3800 BC, featuring a false entrance and side chambers. During excavations in the 1860s, the remains of 31 people were found in the chambers.
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Windmill Tump Long Barrow, Rodmarton
A Neolithic chambered tomb with an enigmatic 'false entrance'. Opinions vary as to why this false entrance was built.
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Large Neolithic burial mound with spectacular views over the Severn Valley. Built by earliest farming communities in the Cotswolds almost 5,000 years ago. Internal chambers are uncovered for viewing.
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Two Happy Accidents Reveal Odda’s Chapel, Deerhurst
How the discovery of an Anglo-Saxon chapel in Gloucestershire, purely by chance, has proved crucial to our understanding of Anglo-Saxon architecture.
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A single-arch stone bridge spanning the River Severn, built in 1825-30 by the great engineer Thomas Telford.
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This 16th century gatehouse, one of the latest monastic buildings in England, displays a richly sculpted mullioned window. It is the sole survivor of this Cistercian abbey.
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Substantial remains of an early Tudor friary church of Franciscan 'grey friars' founded in 1231.
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We’re changing how we open some of our sites. We’re doing this to improve the experience for visitors, but also to save money for our charity. Instead of opening every day for general visits, we’re developing a programme of guided tours and special events.