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Near-complete Iron Age battle trumpet unearthed in Norfolk

The animal-headed bronze instrument, called a carnyx, was used by Celtic tribes across Europe to inspire their warriors in battle.

Evening Standard · Jan 7

‘Remarkable’ hoard of Iron Age objects unearthed during routine excavation

A near-complete battle trumpet is one of only three known from Britain and is one of the most complete found in Europe

The Independent UK · Jan 7

Council housing and student flats above major Tube station approved again

Southwark Council’s Planning Committee has approved the development on top of Southwark Tube station

Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2025

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Transatlantic cable equipment and gnome garden among heritage protected in 2025

Historic England has highlighted some of the unusual buildings and places given listed status this year.

Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2025

Temporary theatre to be built on former site of infamous Marble Arch Mound

500 seat ‘Marble Arts’ theatre set to open in April 2026 to provide new ‘fresh and exciting cultural space for Londoners’

Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2025

Country diary: An unlikely job for a farmer – preserving a roman fort

Tebay, Cumbria: We have 30 acres of Roman remains underground here, but thanks to recent storms and a redirected river, I fear they’re not safe

The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2025

Plans to convert former south London police station into flats set for green light

Catford Police station closed in 2017 and is now set to be turned into over 60 flats

Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2025

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Rare bronze and iron age log boats reveal details of Cambridgeshire prehistory

Well-preserved oak and maple boats used for transport and fishing to be displayed in Peterborough

The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2025

Jubilee line: 'Jewel in the crown' Tube station listed in recognition of stunning architecture

Southwark Tube station has become the first on the Jubilee line extension to be listed by the Government

Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2025

London has 604 heritage sites at risk

The organisation is urging conservation of these sites to prevent a “sense of decline” in London

Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2025

Garden shed of vaccine pioneer Edward Jenner added to heritage at risk register

Shed where father of immunology trialled first smallpox vaccine among 138 additions to Historic England list

The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2025

These public toilets have been saved by England’s heritage list. Here’s why

The Victorian loos are now a cafe and community space

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2025

Blue plaque to be unveiled in honour of Thomas the Tank Engine creator

Reverend Wilbert Awdry lived in Stroud, Gloucestershire.

Evening Standard · Oct 16, 2025

World’s first purpose-built railway pub gets listed status

The Cleveland Bay in Stockton is one of seven new Grade II listings announced to mark 200 years of public railways

The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2025

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The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025

Historic pier to be restored after surprise multi-million pound funding

The National Lottery Heritage Fund has plugged a £5.5m gap in the Birnbeck Pier restoration project

The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2025

Sycamore Gap tree was at least 100-120 years old, ring count finds

Age ties in with theory tree was planted in 19th century by landowner known as ‘the man who saved Hadrian’s Wall’

The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2025

Minimum age of Sycamore Gap tree confirmed by scientists after illegal felling

Researchers found the tree to be at least 100 to 120 years old when it was cut down two years ago.

Evening Standard · Aug 7, 2025

Revealed: The listed London heritage sites being saved from ruin with £1.3 million grant

The Greenhouse Centre in Westminster and St Mary’s Church in Camden will benefit from a £15 million fund

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Evening Standard · Jul 31, 2025

18th century shipwreck among ‘best preserved’ of its time, experts say

Latest diving surveys have revealed a ‘remarkable’ completeness of the Northumberland off the Kent coast.

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2025

English warship sunk in 1703 storm gives up its secrets three centuries on

Archaeologists in race to study HMS Northumberland as shifting sands expose part of well-preserved wreck

The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2025

Neolithic long cairn in Yorkshire given extra protection after walkers remove stones

Dudderhouse Hill in dales is thought to be one of first structures in UK to be communally constructed by humans

The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025

Interactive map celebrates treasured landmarks around England’s coast

The new tool is intended to celebrate the country’s seaside heritage.

Evening Standard · Jul 9, 2025

Massive 46-storey skyscraper next to the Gherkin in the City of London gets green light

A public park, an auditorium and food and drink spots are also planned, plus the opening up of part of the ancient Roman wall

Euronews · Jul 4, 2025

Very rare sword find leads to discovery of extensive Roman-era settlement in England

Archaeological excavations have revealed an extensive settlement dating from the Early-Middle Iron Age through to the first and second centuries AD during the Roman period.

The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2025

Iron age settlement found in Gloucestershire after detectorist unearths Roman swords

When Glen Manning discovered two cavalry swords, a later dig revealed two distinct chapters of British history

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