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12 Jun 1933063907792286064

It is said that French POWs - from Norman Cross presumably - were used to work on Windmill Hill and Gallows Hill, reducing the gradients and lowering the summits from the much steeper old hills to what we see today.

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

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Open Day on June 21st at Clavering Castle where Simon Coxall is currently leading an archaeological dig with the CLHG.

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Dr David Melford of Strethall recounting some of the history of St Mary's Church to about 40 bound-beaters walking the parish bounds of Littlebury. He is standing below the early 11th century chancel arch.

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Until 13 July @fryartgallery do not miss rarely seen concept drawings and other preparatory work by some of the best loved artists in our collection. Jointly curated by @alanpowers1955 and @neiljenningsfineart ‘Bardfield Murals’ sheds new light on diverse commissions. Alan’s…

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