Discover ancient sites of England

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From north to south England, you should visit several historic places, as England has always been the best tourist spot for travelers, and you will get historic and dramatic locations to visit. There are so many choices for historic sites in England that it is challenging to decide. Let’s make it easy for you, here are some places you must visit while your tour to England.

Stonehenge

It has been a big mystery for historians and archeologists for centuries; it is located in southern England and comprises roughly 100 massive stones in an upright position. It is considered to be the world’s most historic site. Stonehenge was built in many stages, and the first monument was built around 5000 years ago.

One of the most famous landmarks in England Stonehenge is regarded as a British cultural icon. It has been a legally protected Scheduled Ancient Monument since 1882 when legislation to protect historic monuments was first successfully introduced in Britain. So, this place is a must-visit, as this reveals the art of thousands of years ago.

Whitby

This is an ancient town situated on the northeast coast of England, it is a historic place, and is divided by river, and it was founded by Romans lighthouse, and small settlement back to 656 AD.it is famous for its epic fishing spot, and also a great place to enjoy and have fun.

It also now has developed an excellent marketplace as, the place is a famous tourist spot now, from here you can buy all the things you want and some traditional gifts. And you can also enjoy your favorite dishes there; the restaurants serve exceptional seafood, which is delicious and have a tempting odor.

Truro Cornwall

The little central city of Truro is an exceptional place to explore Cornwall’s coasts and countryside. But the riverside city has its own fascinations too. Once inland trading port and hub of the Cornish tin mining industry, it was here that wealthy mine owners and merchants built their grand townhouses, so still, there are those rich houses that represent the culture of that time in an outstanding way.

Today there are still many villas, But it’s the beautiful neo-Gothic cathedral that really dominates the scene with its three magnificent spires and is very famous. Truro is located at the confluence of three waterways – the Allen, the Kenwyn, and the River Truro – which flow into the River Fal, and it has a large garden that produces tea.

Bath

Once, it was a religious center and was founded in the 7th century; the building was rebuilt in the 12th and 16th centuries. In the 17th century, claims were made for the curative properties of water from the springs; Bath has up to 1.3 million yearly visitors and is considered one of the most active tourists spot. It has many attractions for tourists like the spas, canal boat tours, Royal Crescent, Bath Skyline, Parade Gardens, and Royal Victoria Park. Shopping areas include the Southgate shopping center, the Corridor arcade, and artisan shops at Walcot, Milsom, Stall, and York Streets.

There are theatres, including the Museum of Bath Architecture, the Victoria Art Gallery, the Museum of East Asian Art, the Herschel Museum of Astronomy, the Fashion Museum, and the Holburne Museum. The city has two universities – the University of Bath and Bath Spa University – with Bath College providing further education. Sporting clubs include Bath Rugby and Bath City F.C. The city is also home to software, publishing, and service-oriented industries such as Future plc and Rotork.

Colchester, Essex

This town is also a very historic place in England. Another town in the east of England with weighty historical claims is the bustling Essex town of Colchester – it is considered to be a very ancient town of British people from the 5th century B.C. when it was known as Camulodunum. It was a significant Celtic settlement before the Romans invaded and built their capital here.

In A.D. 61, Boudicca of the Iceni tribe infamously burnt it to the ground in protest at the Roman occupation. There are plenty of places in Colchester for a potter through the past. Top of the list is the mighty Norman castle, which was constructed on the ruins of a Roman temple in the late 1060s and had Europe’s largest keep.

Sum Up

Considering all these places, England has a lot of historical sites, cities, and small towns that are worth watching and have great historical importance. Moreover, England is the most active tourist spot for people from all over the world, so these spots are must-visit places during your visit to England.

 

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