Cambridge, England
Fourwentways Bronze Age Cemetery
A 4,000-year-old burial site hides behind a roadside Burger King.
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Cambridge, England
A 4,000-year-old burial site hides behind a roadside Burger King.
East Dean, England
In this quiet village, a blue plaque marks the spot where the famous fictional detective retired.
London, England
This beautiful Victorian ironwork masterpiece was built to keep London from smelling like poop.
England
In the quiet village of Fulmodeston, the ruins of a medieval church remain hidden among vines and foliage.
Little Dunmow, England
It's believed Matilda Fitzwalter's life was the basis for the famed literary figure.
Thetford, England
This 15th-century fortification was built to defend bunnies.
Bourtange, Netherlands
This beautifully designed star-shaped fort was the premier defense system of the late 1500s.
Gravesend, England
The last resting place of the famous Native American princess is marked by a haunting monument.
West Malling, England
A Neolithic burial site built 1,000 years before Stonehenge.
Bodiam, England
A beautiful ruin of a 14th-century Plantagenet castle built by a medieval mercenary.
Blue Bell Hill, England
The Neolithic megalith was one of the first archaeological ruins protected by the British government.
Southend-on-Sea, England
A story of cutlasses carelessly carving a celibate centenarian's cemetery stone.
Rye, England
Also known as Rye Castle, this 13th-century fortification later became a prison and held one of Rye's most famous criminals.
Bures, England
A hill carving of the legendary dragon that terrorized the village of Bures in the Middle Ages.
Rye, England
Henry VIII's forgotten castle was built by the gunpowder-obsessed king to be defended solely by cannons.
Norwich, England
A magnificent Victorian garden that brings the charm and style of old-time aristocracy to the 21st century public.
Bradwell-on-Sea, England
Constructed during the 7th century this is one of the oldest largely intact Christian churches in England.
Siegen, Germany
One of the only spherical 19th century gas containers left today.
East Somerton, England
A witch wreaks ruinous revenge on this ancient church with her "enchanted leg."
Mistley, England
This ancient oak tree sheltered accused "witches" in the 17th century.
Lympne, England
The ruins of a Roman fort lie in the shadows of an imposing medieval castle.
Hythe, England
This Norman castle has been the scene of assassination plots, religious persecution, and Nazi conspiracies throughout its long history.
Folkestone, England
One English town's celebratory landmark spurred more trouble than anticipated.
Sandgate, England
This Tudor-era castle was once part of King Henry VIII's plan to protect England from invasion.