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An Anglo-Saxon cross inscribed with possibly the oldest written work of English literature.

This 16th-century tower house has a little hidden secret and a connection to an Apollo astronaut.

The Devil’s Porridge tells the story of HM Factory Gretna and the munitions girls who mixed deadly chemicals.

A stone copper was sculpted on the wall of the Carlisle Cathedral to honor a local hero.

Legends say this red sandstone monolith and the dozens of smaller boulders that surround it were once a coven of witches—before a Scottish wizard turned them all to stone.

A series of idealized caves carved to entertain guests.

It may not be the final resting place of a literal giant, but the Giant’s Grave is still archaeologically important.

A memorial overlooking a busy roadway is linked with the story of a 17th-century noblewoman’s legal battle for her inheritance.

An impressive Neolithic henge with banks nearly 10 feet high.

Though this large circular site is now named for the legendary king, its history dates back to the Neolithic era.

The abandoned railway bridge stands hidden in the farmland of rural Cumbria.

This original castle in Kendal is 1,000 years old.

Two minuscule windows are tucked inside this medieval building.

This tower was created by the area's vicar as a shelter for exhausted travelers, complete with a fireplace and breathtaking views.

This rare aquatic phenomenon is one of the more accessible tidal bores in Morecambe Bay.

These legendary stone steps were once used to haul coffins up the rockface.

Planes, helicopters, and a shipwreck are underwater in this former limestone quarry.

Inside this station, the 1945 film "Brief Encounter" is played on a loop daily.

These early 19th-century kilns were used to make coke, a key Ingredient in steel production.

These ancient rock graves were featured on the cover of a Black Sabbath compilation album.

A succinct inscription commemorates the ebb and flow of a woman's life.

Dedicated to the legendary comedian Eric Morecambe depicting his iconic "Bring Me Sunshine" stance.

A limestone sculpture of a praying man resides over the site where 23 Chinese cockle pickers died.

This abandoned limestone quarry now provides visitors with multiple, breathtaking viewpoints.