Medieval in England

A hill carving of the legendary dragon that terrorized the village of Bures in the Middle Ages.

The remains of the oldest synagogue in Britain lay forgotten for seven centuries, hidden under a humble shop.

A half-mile-long stretch of medieval forts built after a devastating pirate attack persists amid the modern port city.

A rare wooden coffin set vertically into the Gothic arch of an ruined church.

Historical etchings such as “Miserable, wild, distracted 1350" and “The Archdeacon is an ass.”

The last four extravagant street signs of London's historic banking street.

A 6th-century stone lies at the site of the mythical battle waged between King Arthur and his nemesis Mordred.

A medieval relic whose great hall once hosted Mayflower pilgrims, one of Henry VIII’s ill-fated wives, and plenty of royal intrigue.

The near loss of the stately fireplaces at this medieval castle spawned some of Britain's most crucial historic preservation laws.

A perilous medieval road leading right into the sea.

A preserved block of timber buildings from the city's industrial era in the Middle Ages.

A medieval replica of King Arthur's legendary table, the Round Table hanging in Winchester Castle was decorated by Henry VIII.

This iconic 1,000-year-old medieval castle is a favorite of the film industry, most notably as the location for Hogwarts in Harry Potter.

The second largest surviving chained library is housed in this 12th century church.

Mysteriously stacked storefront paths give this medieval British town an iconic style like none other.

These medieval tunnels provided water to the city above through centuries of civil war and plague.