Medieval

Built for herding sheep, these tiny winding lanes with medieval origins and distinctive series of narrow turns are charming walkways for humans today.

These medieval wooden bridge pillars appeared out of nowhere in the aftermath of a huge earthquake.

This meticulously reconstructed early medieval settlement offers an immersive experience of daily life in an Anglo-Saxon community.

This grandiose staircase was part of the revival of a medieval Spanish architectural style combining Christian and Islamic influences.

Discover everything there is to know about Catalan giants and "Big-Heads."

Ghostly ship drawings grace the walls of this medieval hospital.

These two 15th-century metal rods allowed people to check if they were swindled or not.

One of the largest medieval barns in England and architecturally one of the finest.

This tiny church is one of England's smallest.

This 16th-century pole was once used in brutal public executions.

This impressive Gothic church dates back to 1244 and stands on the site of one of the first churches in Scotland.

One of London’s rare Tudor-era buildings is a fate-defying gatehouse for a church.

This room of wonder is full of relics, from knights in armor to rare works of art.

An ancient yew tree and holy well nestle beside a remarkable 13th-century church.

According to a gruesome legend, an architect sacrificed his wife to build this spectacular, 16th-century cathedral.