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The Latest Breaking News from Historic England

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 Guardian - UK

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.

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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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.

Evening Standard

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

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 Guardian - UK

Interactive map celebrates treasured landmarks around England’s coast

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

The Independent UK

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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

Evening Standard

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.

Euronews

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

The Guardian - UK

Iron Age Roman settlement uncovered after rare sword find

The excavation near a Cotswolds village has revealed what could be evidence of a Roman villa

The Independent UK

How a detectorist’s unearthed Roman swords helped find Iron Age settlement

Two Roman cavalry swords found by a metal detectorist led to the discovery of a large settlement

The Independent UK

Campaigners look to Historic England to save Black British site Bridge Park in London

Business and leisure centre in Brent was Europe’s biggest Black-led community project when it opened in 1980s

The Guardian - UK

Liverpool’s Catholic cathedral has listing upgraded to Grade I

Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, AKA ‘the Wigwam’, recognised as one of UK’s most important buildings

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The Independent UK

Cathedral has listing status upgraded to recognise ‘architectural brilliance’

The Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King in Liverpool has been awarded Grade I listed status.

The Independent UK

World’s first prisoner of war camp ‘saved for the nation’

The Cambridgeshire site was once home to 7,000 French Prisoners

The Guardian - UK

Site of first purpose-built prisoner of war camp saved by Historic England funding

Norman Cross prison in Cambridgeshire was home to up to 7,000 inmates during French Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars

The Independent UK

World’s first prisoner of war camp used over 200 years ago is bought from farmer

The site once held soldiers captured during the Napoleonic Wars

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Evening Standard

Napoleonic prisoner of war camp buried under field bought from farmer

Norman Cross, the world’s first purpose-built prisoner of war camp, is located near Peterborough in Cambridgeshire.

The Independent UK

‘Unsung’ pioneering actress and director Esme Church honoured with blue plaque

The recognition will be unveiled in Bradford, where she founded and ran the Northern Theatre School.

The Independent UK

‘Game of Thrones-style families’ behind 2,000-year-old Dorset massacre

The Maiden Castle skeletons were first unearthed in 1936 with ‘skulls smashed to oblivion’

The Independent UK

Blue plaque honour for first black footballer called up by England

Jack Leslie, who scored 137 goals in 400 appearances for Plymouth between 1921 and 1934, was called up to the national team in 1925.

Digital Camera World

Celebrating VE Day: Rare photographs of wartime filmmaking revealed by Historic England

From the role of Pinewood Studios in military filmmaking to the pioneering women of the WAAF, discover hidden pieces and perspectives of history

The Independent UK

Collection of rare photos of wartime film-making released for VE Day

The images, released by Historic England, also highlight the pioneering role of women in wartime photography.

Evening Standard

Planned City skyscraper is threat to ancient burial ground and Tower of London, warn heritage groups

Historic England has objected to the proposed redevelopment at 63 St Mary Axe in the City of London

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