National Trust

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(in Britain) an organization concerned with the preservation of historic buildings and monuments and areas of the countryside of great beauty in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It was founded in 1895 and incorporated by act of parliament in 1907. The National Trust for Scotland was founded in 1931
(in Australia) a similar organization in each of the states

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The charity was created through a partnership between Canal & River Trust and the National Trust in an attempt to find a new and sustainable purpose for the Roundhouse.

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The National Trust has covered up a piece of art featuring the name of author JK Rowling, after it was tampered with by a member of the public.

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Dr Cliff Henry, nature engagement officer with the National Trust, said the rocks are affected on a number of levels.

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A spokesperson from the department said officials had been in touch with the National Trust and that assessments would be made on Monday.

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Angus Wainwright, National Trust archaeologist, said he hoped further analysis would "uncover more information about this very special burial".

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