Hereford, England
Hereford Cathedral Chained Library
Rare collection of medieval books under lock and key.
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Hereford, England
Rare collection of medieval books under lock and key.
Llanthony, Wales
The remains of one of Wales’ great medieval buildings, with a pub in the cellar.
Craswall, England
Britain’s highest medieval monastery is a remote ruin nestled at the head of a valley 1,240 feet above the sea.
Powys, Wales
Legend has it that this stone moves down to the river sometimes to have a drink.
Defynnog, Wales
Estimated to be more than 5,000 years old, this yew may be Britain’s oldest.
Cynghordy, Wales
One family's environment-friendly hobbit-house in Wales.
Creetown, Scotland
A gap marks the spot where a now-missing stone once completed the circular arrangement at this Neolithic site.
Lendalfoot, Scotland
Legend says this cave housed a 16th-century cannibal and his family of 48.
Wigtown, Scotland
A scene of a heinous act during a troubled period of Scottish history.
Wigtown, Scotland
This seaside Scottish holiday rental lets you live out your bookselling dreams.
Isle of Skye, Scotland
This ruined castle is said to be the legendary keep of a Viking princess.
Carrbridge, Scotland
Designed to allow funerals to proceed over the River Dulnain.
Ardtalnaig, Scotland
Monty Python fans will recognize this abandoned mine as the Cave of the Killer Rabbit of Caerbannog.
Deans, Scotland
A memorial commemorating the only Scottish police investigation into an extraterrestrial incident.
Traquair, Scotland
The main gates have been locked since 1745 and will remain so until the Stuart Dynasty returns to the throne.
Alnwick, England
This restaurant was removed from the famed sister ship of the Titanic and placed within a hotel.
Chillingham, England
This 13th century castle is chock full of ghosts and impossibly rare cows.
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
A famous pilgrimage site that remains hidden in the midst of a city.
Stannington, England
St. Mary's Asylum was isolated and abandoned before being converted into a Bed and Breakfast.
Northumberland, England
This temple was constructed entirely by Roman soldiers.
Cumbria, England
One of the best-preserved, yet least visited stone circle sites in Cumbria.
Grasmere, England
This charming English house was once the home of England's most famous poet.
Keswick, England
Stonehenge has nothing on Castlerigg’s views.
Penrith, England
Legends say this red sandstone monolith and the dozens of smaller boulders that surround it were once a coven of witches—before a Scottish wizard turned them all to stone.