Avebury, England
Avebury
The largest stone circle in the world has ended up bringing up more questions than it has answered.
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Avebury, England
The largest stone circle in the world has ended up bringing up more questions than it has answered.
Dunning, Scotland
A mysterious monument where a woman who records say never existed was burnt alive for being a witch.
Tisbury, England
Besieged by war, this castle ruin has crumbled into a peaceful picnic spot.
London, England
Six ravens are kept captive (but well-fed) at the Tower of London to prevent the fall of the Crown.
Alexandria, Scotland
Largest lake in Great Britain measured by surface area.
Isle of Eigg, Scotland
This cramped crevasse saw the entire population of its island suffocated inside its depths.
Stow-on-the-Wold, England
This medieval sanctuary's tree-framed door looks like a portal to a mythical realm.
Glastonbury, England
Fascinating town where normal life interfaces with the occult.
Dunino, Scotland
A site of pagan worship which still attracts people looking for fairies.
Camelford, England
A 6th-century stone lies at the site of the mythical battle waged between King Arthur and his nemesis Mordred.
Milton, Scotland
This Scottish bridge seems to compel dogs to leap to their death.
Chislehurst, England
Shakespeare, David Bowie, Dr. Who, the Saxons, Druids and Romans are all claimed to have all made their mark on these massive man made tunnels.
Alnwick, England
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.
London, England
This legendary stone is of unknown origin, and throughout history has been a literal touchstone for British leaders.
Cheddar, England
Museum about life, death, and cannibalism in the Stone Age.
Llangennith, Wales
A rocky sea serpent hides caves, blowholes, and a spectacular natural bridge.
North Berwick, Scotland
The one-time stronghold of the noble Douglas family, now home to ghost sightings and nesting birds.
London, England
English antique dealers with a taste for the unusual.
England
Once thought to be the mysterious work of a witchy prophetess, a well with unusual properties turns objects into "stone".
Isle of Skye, Scotland
Islanders once used this dramatic, otherworldly landscape to hide their cattle from Viking raiders.
Orkney, Scotland
The true age of this ancient stone circle is unknown, but its stunning vista isn't in question.
Polldubh, Scotland
The highest peak in the United Kingdom has a history of physics, specters, and a pilgrimage of strange objects.
Glenfinnan, Scotland
Now famous as the "Harry Potter bridge," this impressive concrete viaduct has long been an icon in its own right.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Accessible only at low tide, the deserted island is dotted with World War II ruins.