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Framlingham Castle: History and Stories
Framlingham is a magnificent late 12th-century castle. Its owners for over 400 years were the Earls and Dukes of Norfolk, the supreme magnates in East Anglia – rich, influential and powerful.
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A brief history of Binham Priory, founded in 1091 and home to a community of Benedictine monks for over 400 years.
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Careful reading reveals that women played important roles before and after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Many women (particularly queens, who were the best recorded) held significant power and influence behind the scenes as advisors to their husbands, supporters of their sons and the voice of religious moderation. Here we discuss four such women who wielded power behind the throne in 1066.
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There are three main points of interest: the Iron Age hillfort earthworks, the stronghold of the Norman castle on the motte and the remains of the cathedral within the north-west part of the hillfort.
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The Norman Conquest was achieved largely thanks to two instruments of war previously unknown in England: the mounted, armoured knight, and the castle. The former was a key factor in William the Conqueror’s triumph at Hastings, while the latter dramatically militarised the English landscape.
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Every object has a story to tell. But how can one mystery item lead us on a journey through history, people and places? In the English Heritage podcast, comedian and writer Amy Matthews brings you entertaining tales from unexpected places. Each week, we begin with a mystery item and with the help of English Heritage experts and special guests, Amy explores what our past can tell us about our present and perhaps our future.
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Significance of Battle Abbey and battlefield
The Battle of Hastings had a profound and lasting impact on England. The battlefield, abbey and the historic town of Battle are tangible reminders of the events of 1066.
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Significance of Battle Abbey and battlefield
The Battle of Hastings had a profound and lasting impact on England. The battlefield, abbey and the historic town of Battle are tangible reminders of the events of 1066.
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Like many of England’s iconic Norman castles and fortresses, Prudhoe Castle in Northumberland has stood the test of time. It’s also the only Northumberland fortress that has never fallen to the Scots – despite being besieged twice.
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A brief history and description of Spofforth Castle, the ruined hall and chamber of a fortified manor house of the powerful Percy family.