Ambleside, England
Ambleside Roman Fort
This beautifully situated lakeside Roman settlement was likely built during the reign of the Emperor Hadrian.
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Ambleside, England
This beautifully situated lakeside Roman settlement was likely built during the reign of the Emperor Hadrian.
Stirling, Scotland
These formal gardens were designed to be admired from the vantage point of the castle.
Prestonpans, Scotland
Reportedly the "most handsome" market cross in Scotland.
Glastonbury, England
This hill and tower are steeped in legend, from King Arthur to the Holy Grail.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This monument is dedicated to a young boy who survived a disaster that forced Edinburgh to reevaluate its building codes.
Perth and Kinross, Scotland
Described by William Wordsworth as a "World of Wonder."
Edinburgh, Scotland
Scotland's first Masonic lodge may also be the oldest in the world.
Beaumaris, Wales
A holy well believed to have healing powers.
Gloucestershire, England
Home to the ancient Roman temple of a lesser-known Celtic god that inspired J. R. R. Tolkien and H. P. Lovecraft.
Deepcar, England
A stone wall commemorates the legend of a ferocious dragon who literally got his butt kicked by a knight.
Streethouse, England
This memorial is dedicated to the hundreds of soldiers from Featherstone who died fighting World War I.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A remnant of the Roman army's presence on the coast of Scotland.
Dunfermline, Scotland
The remains of "the Pearl of Scotland" can be found inside this church.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The lasting remains of a bygone era of open-air meat markets.
Aberystwyth, Wales
Welsh literary history is preserved in the delicate pages of these medieval manuscripts.
Holy Island of Lindisfarne, England
This tidal island, a sacred site in early English Christianity, was the target of a notable Viking invasion.
Llanthony, Wales
The remains of one of Wales’ great medieval buildings, with a pub in the cellar.
Shandwick, Scotland
A beautifully-carved Pictish stone encased in a protective glass structure.
Glasgow, Scotland
This vessel is the final ocean-going paddle steamer in the world.
London, England
The majority of the museum's large collection is held in a storage space open to the public a few times a year.
Manchester, England
Be on the lookout for the symbolic insect all over the city.
Compton, England
This quaint mortuary chapel hides a stunning Celtic Revival and Art Nouveau interior.
Campbeltown, Scotland
The artwork is tucked within a cave on a tiny Scottish island only accessible at low tide.
London, England
This macabre painting of a Shakespearean scene looks like something out of a nightmare.