This bridge once allowed Dere Street to cross the River Tees.

The former "holiday home" for monks at the Durham Cathedral.

Huge winged monument in the United Kingdom.

A million and a half tons of earth were used to create one of the world's largest land sculptures.

The one-time stronghold of the noble Douglas family, now home to ghost sightings and nesting birds.

The heart of a Scottish legend had a centuries-long journey before reaching its final resting place.

It's said that at this location, a Scottish poet met the Queen of the Fairies.

This picturesque view of the Scottish Borders was beloved by Sir Walter Scott.

This massive, 30-foot-tall statue of the famed Scottish knight overlooks a grassy knoll.

This medieval manor house was hastily fortified when it found itself in the middle of the Scottish fight for independence.

A poignant memorial shows the widows and children left heartbroken by the worst fishing disaster in Scottish history.

One of the few surviving examples of Victorian-era public toilets now houses a small homestay.

This tidal island, a sacred site in early English Christianity, was the target of a notable Viking invasion.

These upturned herring boats make nifty storage sheds for fishing goods.

Twice a day this ancient path disappears with the tides, leaving the Holy Island of Lindisfarne out to sea.

A rocky outcrop where monks hid their most holy relic while escaping Danish invaders.

This enchanting Victorian estate was home to the world's first hydroelectric power generator.

This temple was constructed entirely by Roman soldiers.

Also known as “Robin Hood’s tree,” it became a famed location along Hadrian's Wall before it was cut down.

This sandstone tree trunk is a relic from a long-past era when England had a more tropical climate.

A little-known ruin with a convoluted history and a fascinating latrine drainage system.

This Georgian Gothic building was created to shelter and feed deer.

A 7th-century church in northeast England built using stones from a nearby Roman fort.

Reputedly based on the tomb of Jesus Christ, this crypt is the oldest surviving structure of any cathedral in England.