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A short primeron prehistoric monuments
History of Ancient Britain
Ancient Wessex Avebury Castlerigg Grimes Graves Hadrian's Wall Nine Ladies Circle - heritage under threat Rollright Stones Skara Brae Silbury Hill Stonehenge
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A plot to kill Elizabeth I, gain support for a Spanish invasion, and free Mary, Queen of Scots from captivity
Mary was executed after being implicated in the plot
The plot was led by Anthony Babington!
25 April, 1284
Birth of Prince Edward (Edward II) at Caernarfon Castle
He was later named 'Prince of Wales', a title conferred on heirs to the English throne since
Who died after eating a meal of lampreys - against his doctor's orders
The year was 1135
His heir was his daughter Matilda