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Landmarks & Historic Sites

Weisdale Mill was built in 1855 as the largest corn mill in Shetland.
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The Hall at Middle Temple is one of the finest examples of an Elizabethan hall in the country.
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Dr. Johnson's House, built in 1700, is a former home of the 18th century English writer Samuel Johnson.
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This is permanent memorial to honour the 52 victims of the 7 July 2005 London Bombings.
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This unique Memorial to Diana, Princess of Wales was opened by Her Majesty The Queen on 6th July 2004.
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The Fourth Plinth, in Trafalgar Square, is now the location for a programme of specially commissioned artworks.
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In 1066 the Normans defeated the English at the battle of Hastings. William the Conquerer founded Battle Abbey as penance for the bloodshed.
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Arguably the region's most important prehistoric site, Arbor Low is sometimes referred to as the 'Stonehenge of the Peak District'.
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Aldborough was formerly known as Isurium Brigantum and was the ‘capital’ of the Romanised Brigantes, the largest tribe in Britain.
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Anne of Cleves was Henry VIII 4th wife. The house formed part of Anne's divorce settlement from Henry VIII in 1541.
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Halangy Down Ancient Village is remains of an ancient Iron Age village close to a Bronze Age burial mound.
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Arthur's Stone is a Neolithic chambered tomb which is over 5000 years old.
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Ballowall is one of the largest and most complex examples of a prehistoric funerary cairn
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This is an imposing and well-preserved turret with adjoining stretches of Hadrian's Wall.
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The de Grey Mausoleum, founded by Henry Grey the 6th Earl of Kent in 1605, is one of the largest sepulchral chapels in the country.
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Blackpool Tower at Blackpool Pleasure Beach was opened to the public on 14 May 1894. It was inspired by the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
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Belas Knap, constructed around 3000 BC, is a fine example of a Neolithic long barrow wand has a false entrance.
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The remains of a small temple dedicated to the native god 'Antenociticus' stand in the 'vicus' or civilian settlement outside Benwell Fort.
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Berney Arms Windmill is located alongside the River Yare in an isolated spot.
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Martello towers are small defensive forts built during the 19th century, from the time of the the Napoleonic Wars onwards.
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