Prince Charles took a trip back in time on Tuesday, travelling to historic Cressing Temple in Essex.
The site is comprised of a number of ancient buildings – human activity in the area has been traced to as far back as 1500 BC – which were restored in 1987 by local authorities.
While exploring the Cressing Estate, which Queen Matilda bestowed upon the Knights Templar in 1137, the Prince met with local school children dressed in period costume and toured an exhibition inside a timber framed barn which dates back to the 13th century.
The visit is Charles' second to the archaeological site. He first visited it in 1991, and this time checked out new restorations, including the development of a Tudor garden. The heir to the throne also mingled with volunteers who are currently restoring a local 18th-century mansion.
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