Dumfries, Scotland
The Ruthwell Cross
An Anglo-Saxon cross inscribed with possibly the oldest written work of English literature.
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Dumfries, Scotland
An Anglo-Saxon cross inscribed with possibly the oldest written work of English literature.
Barnsley, England
These medieval monastery ruins are surprisingly overlooked by most tourists.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A series of three shiny letters mark the boundary of an old refuge for those being pursued by debt collectors.
Brighton, England
Half-drowned wooden stumps and stone blocks are all that remain of a Victorian landing that was destroyed by storms.
Dalmally, Scotland
This eclectic sanctuary is a hodgepodge of various architectural styles, all crammed into one building.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The 20th-century chapel’s intricate woodwork includes amazing details, most notably angels playing bagpipes.
Lincoln, England
Modern commuters still pass through this 2,000-year-old Roman archway.
Llandudno, Wales
One of the few surviving street funiculars in the world.
Llandudno, Wales
An unexpectedly extraterrestrial room in a former Victorian resort club.
Box, England
The designer of this railway tunnel added a birthday present for himself.
Lewes, England
Both church and state get put to the torch in this annual festival in the "Bonfire Capital of the World."
Oxford, England
This battery powered bell has been ringing since 1840 and is one of the worlds longest running science experiments.
Kilpeck, England
Detailed sandstone carvings show an array of symbolism and adorable animals.
Nairn, Scotland
The location of this historic castle was inspired by a donkey.
Saint Andrews, Scotland
"May prick nor purse ne'er fail you."
Brighton, England
A vintage penny arcade hidden in the back of a fun fair-themed bar.
Liverpool, England
Pyramid shaped monument with a tall tale attached.
Hawes, England
A steep and winding road in the Yorkshire Dales passes by these deep natural potholes.
Hastings, England
This remarkably intact, 260-year-old cargo ship is only visible at the lowest of spring tides.
Monmouth, Wales
The only medieval bridge in Britain with its defensive tower still in tact.
Ludlow, England
Centuries of human activity have forged an eerie landscape of ruins and craters on an exposed and windswept hilltop.
Sheffield, England
The whimsical steel spider lurking in the shadows of this suspension bridge shows that engineers can have a sense of humor.
Ballymena, Northern Ireland
A brisk climb up this solitary peak leads to the origin story of a towering figure in Irish history.
Maidstone, England
This 2,700-year-old woman is the jewel of the Maidstone Museum's Egyptian collection.