- Heritage

Western Heights

The Western Heights of Dover are one of the most impressive fortifications in Britain. They comprise a series of forts, strong points and ditches, designed to protect the country from invasion. They were created to augment the existing defences and protect the key port of Dover from both seaward and landward attack…

Goodshaw Chapel

There are a number of English Heritage properties here including a Grade II* Listed Mansion known as Crawshaw Hall and also Goodshaw Chapel, associated with the Larks of Dean…

Sawley Abbey

Sawley Abbey was an abbey of Cistercian monks in the village of Sawley, Lancashire, in England (and historically in the West Riding of Yorkshire). It existed from 1147 until its dissolution in 1536, during the reign of King Henry VIII of all England, Ireland, and France. Its ruins, which are controlled by English Heritage, are open to the public. Although not an extensive ruin, there are boards on the site that give information regarding the history of the abbey and its former inhabitants. Additionally, parts of the church and refectory can still…

Warton Old Rectory

A rare survival of a large 14th-century stone house with great hall and chambers. It served as a residence and courthouse for the wealthy and powerful rectors of Warton…

Whalley Abbey Gatehouse

Whalley Abbey was a Cistercian abbey in Whalley, Lancashire, England. After the dissolution of the monasteries, the abbey was largely demolished and a country house was built on the site. In the 20th century the house was modified and it is now the Retreat and Conference House of the Diocese of Blackburn. The ruins of the abbey are a Grade I listed building and a Scheduled Ancient Monument…

Ashby de la Zouch Castle

Ashby de la Zouch Castle is in the town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, England. The ruins are a Grade I listed building and a Scheduled Ancient Monument. It is managed by English Heritage…

Jewry Wall Lead

The Jewry Wall in Leicester, England is believed to be the remaining wall of the public baths of Roman Leicester along with foundations of the baths, which are laid out in front of the wall…

Kirby Muxloe Castle

Kirby Muxloe Castle, known also as Kirby Castle is an unfinished 15th century fortified manor house in Kirby Muxloe, Leicestershire, England…

Bolingbroke Castle

Bolingbroke Castle is at Bolingbroke (or Old Bolingbroke) in Lincolnshire, England…

Gainsborough Old Hall

Gainsborough Old Hall in Lincolnshire is over five hundred years old and one of the best preserved medieval manor houses in England…