Medieval in England

The remains of what was once a motte-and-bailey castle, these earthworks offer visitors a tangible connection to England’s medieval past.

The oldest standing building on Merseyside is special for its rich history as a Benedictine monastery and its unique connection to the origins of the Mersey Ferry.

This building from the Middle Ages was dedicated to the patron saint of Norway.

A remarkable example of small town medieval architecture that showcases the wealth and importance of a 16th-century wool town.

Built for herding sheep, these tiny winding lanes with medieval origins and distinctive series of narrow turns are charming walkways for humans today.

This meticulously reconstructed early medieval settlement offers an immersive experience of daily life in an Anglo-Saxon community.

One of the largest medieval barns in England and architecturally one of the finest.

This tiny church is one of England's smallest.

One of London’s rare Tudor-era buildings is a fate-defying gatehouse for a church.

An ancient yew tree and holy well nestle beside a remarkable 13th-century church.

This statue commemorates one of medieval England’s most courageous heroes.

This 15th-century church was once described as the ugliest in England.

Two minuscule windows are tucked inside this medieval building.

Remarkable medieval wall paintings decorate this 12th-century, dog-friendly church.

Only a few pieces remain of the structure that carried people and goods across the Thames for some 600 years.

In 1329, Christine Carpenter entered this small stone cell in the hopes of becoming a living saint.