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Divine Retribution at the Jewel Tower, Westminster
How the 14th-century monks of Westminster Abbey interpreted the ‘wretched death’ of their hated next-door neighbour, the Keeper of the Palace of Westminster, as celestially ordained.
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As well as a new language and the clean-shaven look, what else did the Normans bring to the English table?
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With all history GCSEs now requiring a study of the historic environment, we've put together a list of our top sites to support GCSE study. With free access to all of these sites when booked in advance, dedicated GCSE resources, and downloadable hazard information to help with risk assessments, choosing a site and planning your visit is easy and stress free.
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An early and well-preserved example of a small free-standing Norman tower keep, surviving almost to its original height.
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Bolsover Castle Rated Spookiest site by English Heritage staff
Staff survey reveals the charity’s top 10 spookiest sites across England
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Bolsover Castle Rated English Heritage's Spookiest Site by Staff
Bolsover Castle in Derbyshire has topped the list of English Heritage’s ten spookiest sites, as voted for by members of staff across the charity’s 400 plus castles and abbeys, historic houses and palaces.
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A history of Pevensey Castle, originally a Roman fort, refortified by the Normans after William the Conqueror landed there in 1066, and later a great medieval castle.
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Walking Guide: Castle Acre Priory and Castle Circular Walk
Walking Guide: Castle Acre Priory and Castle Circular Walk
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History of Wharram Percy Deserted Medieval Village
The history of Wharram Percy Deserted Medieval Village, which flourished during the 12th and 14th centuries and was abandoned soon after 1500.