The tokens were made from melted down plate, to be used as currency while the town was cut off.

The structure at Corfe Castle is known as the King's Tower and was originally built for Henry I.

The story is one of the "most requested subjects for a special exhibit" at a museum.

The small silver timepiece is said to have been given to one of the Civil War leader's officers.

The dig is taking place at Hartlebury Castle to find out more about a civil war bastion.

The archaeological dig hopes to make discoveries about a civil war bastion at Hartlebury Castle.

The historical document, from Leeds Library, details the trial which ended in the king's execution.

The coffin was moved to London for reburial in 1612 and travelled through Cromwell's home town.