Moreton-in-Marsh, England
Four Shire Stone
The centuries-old obelisk may have inspired J. R. R. Tolkien.
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Moreton-in-Marsh, England
The centuries-old obelisk may have inspired J. R. R. Tolkien.
Ridgmont, England
This ancient Bedfordshire church was abandoned when the village's population slowly began migrating to new towns.
Belfast, Northern Ireland
An Irish cemetery filled with victims of political strife and violent conflict, including the grave of Bobby Sands.
Hunstanton, England
All that remains of the fishing-vessel-turned-warship is its weathered hull.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The beloved bard's garb is proudly displayed within a Freemason's hall.
Castleton, England
Some of England's last cave dwellers lived and worked within this huge cave.
Alston, England
A well-preserved 2nd century fort where moles are the archaeologists.
Oxford, England
The stoic structure boasts a whimsical set of stained glass art commemorating Lewis Carroll.
Southwell, England
Once a palace for the Archbishop of York, these 15th-century ruins now serve as a haunt for history buffs.
Hermitage, Scotland
This castle resides in a valley known for immense bloodshed during the Middle Ages.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Possibly the world's smallest museum is home to one exhibit that sheds light on the capital city's dark criminal history.
Ballasalla, Isle of Man
Mysterious chains and iron stakes adorn this strange grave, with no explanation.
Sheffield, England
Cemetery established by the Victorians as a solution to the overflowing graveyards.
Larne, Northern Ireland
The "Black Arch" guards the entrance to the picturesque Glens of Antrim.
Burnham-on-Sea, England
The unusual stilted beacon is the town's only active lighthouse.
Pontypool, Wales
Go deep down into the earth to experience the world of Welsh coal miners.
Minions, England
Cornish legend says these ancient circles were people turned to stone for playing hurling on a Sunday.
Ashbourne, England
These quintessentially English stepping stones were built for Victorian tourists.
Treen, England
A legendary rocking stone, returned to its clifftop perch.
Glasgow, Scotland
A humble ancient well where Scottish knight, Sir William Wallace, took his final drink.
Mauchline, Scotland
These ancient symbols freckling a Scottish cliff remained hidden for centuries.
Oxford, England
This hidden 13th-century tavern room has a few Shakespearean connections.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Scotland's oldest purpose-built concert hall houses an incredible collection of ornate, centuries-old keyboards.
Belfast, Northern Ireland
For part of the year, this innovative greenhouse is painted white to keep the plants from getting scorched.