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interesting monuments in Essex at the click of a button!
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Castles in Essex
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From the possibly pre-conquest mound at Clavering, to the impressive Norman keep of Castle Hedingham,
Essex has a number of fascinating castle sites.
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Roman Villas in Essex
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The archetype of Roman rural living, the villa was the centre of a great estate. See what evidence there
is for these great houses in Essex.
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Swords from Essex
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Often both a weapon and a symbol of status and importance, but a rare find for archaeologists,
see what evidence there is for swords in Essex.
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Religious Houses in Essex
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Take a look at the wealth of abbeys, priories and other religious foundations who found a home in
Essex before the dissolution of the monasteries in 1539.
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Saxon Maldon
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Maldon has a rich Saxon history, including the site of the famous Battle of Maldon in 991 AD,
which was commemorated in a Saxon epic poem.
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Roman Harlow
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Step back through Harlow’s history to see what the area held in Roman times, including the important
temple site.
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Medieval Braintree
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Braintree, like many others in Essex, was a medieval market town. See how that history is reflected
in the archaeology of the town.
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Palaeolithic Handaxes from Essex
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Much of our evidence for these early times comes from the stone tools that we find. Have a look at the
evidence for one type of tool from Essex.
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Late Prehistoric burials from Essex
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Take a peek at the burial practices of the people of Essex from the Neolithic, Bronze and Iron Ages,
and see how these changed over time.
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