Medieval in England

This 12th-century gatehouse has survived England’s many religious upheavals

Ruins of a church in a peaceful location overlooking fields.

The first building to be positively identified as Anglo-Saxon in origin.

St John the Baptist Church in Danbury, Essex, is a wonderful place to explore medieval architecture and artistry, in particular their bench ends, knight effigies, and unique squint.

A ruined castle revived by a glove magnate, home to countless tales of bad luck, romance, and war.

This 8-foot Anglo-Saxon cross is a rare surviving example of Mercian craftsmanship.

Where water once promised healing.

Before construction of the famous Tintagel Castle, this site in Cornwall was likely a prosperous Dark Age trading port.

Royal burial place of the kings of ancient Britain.

Two of Manchester’s oldest buildings were moved twice.

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.