Medieval in England

This lighthouse was crafted as penitence for the theft of wine bound for a monastery.

When King Oswald was killed in battle, an eagle dropped his arm here creating a new spring.

In this medieval fish bowl, the carp weren't pets.

This hidden 13th-century tavern room has a few Shakespearean connections.

These wire animal sculptures commemorate the exotic inhabitants that once called the Tower of London home.

This wooden chair dates possibly back to the 15th century, and commemorates a local legend.

This medieval church is the only one in the world that features all Marc Chagall stained-glass windows.

This Norman castle was once the site of a Victorian-era prison, and now exists as a luxury hotel.

Also known as Rye Castle, this 13th-century fortification later became a prison and held one of Rye's most famous criminals.

The ruined abbey includes a rare surviving example of a monastic latrine.

A historic holy well hidden near a charming English park.

Where an 11th-century flying monk crash landed after attempting to take to the skies.

These ancient ruins were the final resting place of King Henry II's mistress.

A hidden plaque is the only reminder of the lost palace where two storied English kings were born.

At this small museum, visitors can view artifacts from the only battlefield in London during the War of the Roses.

Artists have long been drawn to these atmospheric 12th-century ruins.