York, England
York Tyburn
After public executions took place at this location, attendants would also attend a local horse race.
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York, England
After public executions took place at this location, attendants would also attend a local horse race.
York, England
When the plague struck York, this stone was used to leave supplies for the sick.
Consett, England
These giant sculptures are supported by a bizarre menagerie of feet.
Stanhope, England
This sandstone tree trunk is a relic from a long-past era when England had a more tropical climate.
Lanehead, England
An iconic waterwheel in the Pennine Hills marks the location of one of Britain’s most profitable lead mines.
Alston, England
A well-preserved 2nd century fort where moles are the archaeologists.
Allendale Town, England
Aliens and monsters lurk inside this museum dedicated to one man's lifelong adoration of all things sci-fi.
Foss, England
The ruins of a 19th-century corn mill are haunted by a malevolent cave-dwelling spirit.
Hutton Mulgrave, England
Almost nothing but earthworks remain of this long-lost castle.
Whitby, England
This historic castle was already in ruins by the 13th century.
Redcar and Cleveland, England
A seaside morgue for the victims of the North Sea.
Redcar, England
A World War I relic found in the middle of a modern residential area.
Peterlee, England
This moss-covered boulder is said to be part of a diabolical plant to sabotage the Durham Cathedral's foundation.
Seaham, England
A vortex fountain that seems to rise out of the ground.
West Tanfield, England
This collection of ancient structures makes up part of the largest group of prehistoric earthworks in Britain.
Ripon, England
Reputedly based on the tomb of Jesus Christ, this crypt is the oldest surviving structure of any cathedral in England.
Knaresborough, England
A 600-year-old mini shrine guarded by a sword-wielding knight hides in a crumbling cliff face.
Malham, England
A long, winding trek rewards you with a gorge so captivating it inspired a painting in the Tate.
Cowling, England
Yorkshire’s largest boulder has a storied past associated with Druids and witches.
Aughton, England
The town of Argleton has a postal code and appears on maps and even real estate listings, yet it does not exist.
Skelmersdale, England
This cross between a retro arcade and a living museum provides visitors with the opportunity to operate antique coin-operated automatons, games, and other machines
Blackpool, England
This sculpture is an instrument played by the swell of the seas.
Preston, England
A harrowing sculpture commemorates the four people shot down during the workers strike of 1842.
Stonyhurst, England
The grounds of this Catholic boarding school are said to have inspired Arthur Conan Doyle and J.R.R. Tolkien.