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Seven of the most representative sites spanning the past of the Northumberland and Durham Counties are represented in Past Perfect
project. Each site can be accessed via the tabs below.
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Prehistoric Burial at Low Hauxley, Northumberland:
this early prehistoric site found along the Northumberland coast is an excellent example
of a 'Beaker Burial'.
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Romano-British Farm at Forcegarth Pastures, Co.Durham:
a typical upland native settlement strongly drawing on the Celtic tradition.
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Saxon Royal Palace at Yeavering, Northumberland: an unparalleled source of information
on Early Medieval Britain, especially for topics such as the social and political organisation of Saxon kingdoms, and the process of
Christianisation.
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Medieval Village at Thrislington, Co.Durham: with its manor, chapel and cottage tofts, this site represents
the typical example of a medieval village and sheds new light on everyday life of the medieval period.
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Medieval Castle at Wark, Northumberland: an important border castle illustrating
the importance of military aspects in medieval life.
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Post-medieval Mining at Old Rookhope, Co.Durham: this site provides crucial evidence for the
beginning of the industrialisation of the Northeast, the process which now dominates recent history and the identity
of Northumberland and Co. Durham.
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20th Century Colliery at Woodhorn, Northumberland: another example of the culmination of
the industrial activity which has left an indelible trace on the region.
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