Stonehenge - English Heritage
WEBThe Stonehenge World Heritage Site is famous throughout the world and is one of the most important prehistoric landscapes in Europe. Today this landscape is split in two by a major road - the A303 - which acts as a barrier to people enjoying, exploring and understanding the World Heritage Site. Find out more about the proposed tunnel scheme.
History of Stonehenge - English Heritage
WEBHistory of Stonehenge. Stonehenge is perhaps the world’s most famous prehistoric monument. It was built in several stages: the first monument was an early henge monument, built about 5,000 years ago, and the unique stone circle was erected in the late Neolithic period about 2500 BC. In the early Bronze Age …
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WEBJoin today for a whole year of adventures from just £42. Membership unlocks unlimited days out at over 400 amazing historic places along with loads of other benefits. What's more, as a member, you'll be part of a charity that's on a mission to bring millions of people closer through heritage.
An Introduction to Tudor England | English Heritage
WEBThe Tudor period saw the gradual evolution of England’s medieval army into a larger, firearm-wielding force supported by powerful ships and formidable gun forts. The medieval period is the time between 1066 and 1485. William of Normandy's triumph over King Harold at the Battle of Hastings marked the dawn of a new era.
Visit Tintagel Castle | English Heritage
WEBCastle Road, Tintagel, Cornwall, PL34 0HE. BOOK AHEAD AND SAVE 15%. Immerse yourself in history, myth and stunning scenery at Tintagel Castle on Cornwall's rugged north coast. Inextricably linked with the legend of King Arthur, for centuries this dramatic castle and coastline has fired the imaginations of writers, artists, and even the brother ...
Avebury | English Heritage
WEBAvebury henge and stone circles are one of the greatest marvels of prehistoric Britain. Built and much altered during the Neolithic period, roughly between 2850 BC and 2200 BC, the henge survives as a huge circular bank and ditch, encircling an area that includes part of Avebury village. Within the henge is the largest stone circle in Britain ...
Visit Dover Castle - English Heritage
WEBCastle Hill, Dover, Kent, CT16 1HU. Rising above the famous White Cliffs and renowned as 'the Key to England', Dover Castle boasts an eventful 2000-year history. Built soon after 1066, this mighty fortress has been the site of royal intrigue and epic sieges. In the labyrinthine tunnels beneath it, the castle became centre of the crucial effort ...
Osborne - English Heritage
WEBEscape the traffic and travel to Osborne by train, bus or bicycle and be rewarded with 20% off your walk-up ticket. Show your bus or train ticket, or bike helmet, at the point of purchase to receive your discount. English Heritage are working with Good Journey to encourage sustainable travel to Osborne, click here to find out more and for help ...
History of Hadrian’s Wall - English Heritage
WEBHadrian’s Wall was the north-west frontier of the Roman empire for nearly 300 years. It was built by the Roman army on the orders of the emperor Hadrian following his visit to Britain in AD 122. At 73 miles (80 Roman miles) long, it crossed northern Britain from Wallsend on the River Tyne in the east to Bowness-on-Solway in the west.
Places to visit | English Heritage
WEBNew at Dover Castle. We’ve been working on a major new attraction in the northern part of Dover castle. The new experience, Dover Castle Under Siege, tells the story of the castle’s most challenging times through exciting new interactive activities, a play area and re-imagined underground tunnels. Visit Dover Castle.
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