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Unusual Attractions in Nottinghamshire

Nottinghamshire, England

Major Oak

The largest oak in England is said to have been the hideout of Robin Hood and his Merry Men.

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Annesley Hall

This romantic, decaying 13th-century ruin on the edge of Sherwood Forest is reputedly one of England's most haunted places.

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Newstead Abbey

The ancestral home of beloved English poet Lord Byron has a bizarre history.

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The Druid Stone

An enigmatic natural rock formation with a manmade passage cut through the center.

Nottinghamshire, England

King John's Palace Ruins

These bleak 800-year-old ruins were once the royal residence of choice for hunting in Sherwood Forest.

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Rufford Abbey

The undercroft is a spectacular example of medieval Cistercian architecture.

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1960s Hyperbolic Paraboloid Gas Station Canopy

One of the earliest large-scale "hyper" roofs in the U.K. is now a derelict roadside attraction.

Nottinghamshire, England

Papplewick Pumping Station

This Victorian marvel of engineering and artistic prowess is nicknamed the "Cathedral of Steam."

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Stew Pond at Newstead Abbey

In this medieval fish bowl, the carp weren't pets.

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