York, England
'Constantine the Great'
This sculpture marks the spot where one of the greatest Roman rulers was proclaimed emperor.
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York, England
This sculpture marks the spot where one of the greatest Roman rulers was proclaimed emperor.
Alston, England
A well-preserved 2nd century fort where moles are the archaeologists.
Ravenglass, England
These Roman ruins in England’s Lake District are 2,000 years old, but look pretty good for their age.
Kilsyth, Scotland
Scotland still bears an enormous scar of its Roman past.
Corbridge, England
This medieval manor house was hastily fortified when it found itself in the middle of the Scottish fight for independence.
Allendale Town, England
Aliens and monsters lurk inside this museum dedicated to one man's lifelong adoration of all things sci-fi.
Gilsland, England
In the middle of a barren moorland, the remnants of a lost British Space Age stand like a 20th-century Stonehenge.
Northumberland, England
This temple was constructed entirely by Roman soldiers.
Nottingham, England
A spooky juxtaposition of caves and graves gives this legend-filled cemetery a particularly haunting vibe.
Nottingham, England
These 90-year-old murals of local kings, Vikings, and outlaws hide in plain sight in a beautifully baroque shopping arcade.
Blidworth, England
A mysterious medieval monument said to mark the final resting place of Robin Hood’s henchman.
Kings Clipstone, England
These bleak 800-year-old ruins were once the royal residence of choice for hunting in Sherwood Forest.
Mansfield, England
The largest oak in England is said to have been the hideout of Robin Hood and his Merry Men.
Robin Hood's Bay, England
This plaque commemorates an amazing 19th-century sea rescue.
Robin Hood's Bay, England
This coin collecting cod is over 130 years old, and the United Kingdom's smallest listed structure.
East Sussex, England
These stark white cliffs were spat up by the sea and are slowly being retaken by it.
Weston, England
The grave of the mythical giant who stole from wealthy bakers to give to the poor.
Little Dunmow, England
It's believed Matilda Fitzwalter's life was the basis for the famed literary figure.
Hamburg, Germany
Executed in 1401, Exhumed in 1878, Stolen in 2010.
Orp-Jauche, Belgium
Ancient man-made caves underneath small town Belgium.
Rotterdam, Netherlands
A memorial to the Netherlands' most famous privateer.
Prague, Czechia
An existential riddle in the world's largest ancient castle.
Blidworth, England
This muddy wooded valley and the ancient structures it hides are said to be the favored haunt of the legendary Friar Tuck.
Leek, England
This haunting stone chasm is a hotbed of mossy rock and English legend.