Ruins in England

Discover 110 unusual ruins in England.

Holy Island of Lindisfarne, England

Lindisfarne, the Holy Island

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

Wothorpe, England

Wothorpe Towers

The ruins of a 17th-century lodge on a grand estate are being slowly restored to their former glory.

Whorlton, England

Whorlton Castle

An abandoned Yorkshire castle that is hidden in plain sight.

Rivington, England

Liverpool Castle

This 20th-century replica of a 13th-century castle has itself fallen into ruin.

Whitby, England

Old Mulgrave Castle

This historic castle was already in ruins by the 13th century.

Lythe Mill

The ruins of a 19th-century corn mill are haunted by a malevolent cave-dwelling spirit.

Colchester, England

Colchester’s Roman Circus

It's believed emperor Hadrian himself funded this once architectural wonder.

Durham, England

Rookhope Arch

This magnificent arch is all that remains of a former smelt mill.

Redcliffe, England

Temple Gardens

This church is said to have connections to the Knights Templars.

Ambleside, England

Ambleside Roman Fort

This beautifully situated lakeside Roman settlement was likely built during the reign of the Emperor Hadrian.

Sawley, England

Sawley Abbey

The last two abbots of this monastery were both executed by Henry VIII.

Chesterfield, England

Stone Edge Cupola

This chimney is the oldest free standing industrial chimney in Britain.

Malton, England

Wharram Percy

A deserted medieval village where bodies were once mutilated to prevent them rising from the dead.

East Somerton, England

The Witch's Leg at St Mary's Church

A witch wreaks ruinous revenge on this ancient church with her "enchanted leg."

Piercebridge, England

Piercebridge Roman Bridge

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

Gloucestershire, England

Lydney Camp

Home to the ancient Roman temple of a lesser-known Celtic god that inspired J. R. R. Tolkien and H. P. Lovecraft.