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New interpretation and trail at the medieval village of castle acre
A family trail and new displays explore the lives of monks and villagers from Castle Acre in Norfolk.
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Among the most complete and impressive monastic ruins in Norfolk of a Benedictine priory with a well-documented history.
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Visit the extensive ruins of Baconsthorpe Castle, a moated and fortified 15th century manor house, that are a testament to the rise and fall of a prominent Norfolk family, the Heydons.
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A brief history of Caister Roman Fort, one of a chain of coastal forts along the south and east coasts of England.
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Grime's Graves prehistoric mineshaft to open for the first time
The new mineshaft can be accessed next month at Norfolk's Grime's Graves - the only flint mine open to the public in the British Isles
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Research on Castle Acre Castle and Bailey Gate
A summary of the state of research on Castle Acre Castle and Bailey Gate, and the questions that remain to be answered by future research.
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History of Binham Market Cross
A brief history and description of Binham Market Cross, where a weekly market and annual fair were held from the early 12th century.
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The Rise and Fall of a Tudor Wool Factory
How the Heydon family of Baconsthorpe Castle in Norfolk made a fortune from the East Anglian wool trade – and then lost it all.
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Grime's Graves: What lies beneath
Even today, mining is a difficult and dangerous job – but imagine it 4,500 years ago. At an ancient flint mine in Norfolk, new immersive experiences mean it’s easier than ever to step back into the Stone Age. Come underground…