Cliffs full of fossils at the portal to England's Jurassic Coast.

Overlooked by many, the two famous Scottish warriors guard the main gate of Edinburgh Castle.

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

The watery entrance for condemned prisoners heading to the Tower of London is still visible along the Thames.

The sculpture is made of more than 100,000 knives collected to raise awareness about violence.

Richard III supposedly disposed of his nephews' bodies here in an effort to seal his claim to the throne.

Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

A sweet symbol marks the place where torturous executions were once carried out.

Stonehenge has nothing on Castlerigg’s views.

Old-fashioned knowledge and modern engineering create the world's only rotating boatlift.

It is said the legendary wizard once lived in this sea cave beneath Tintagel Castle.

The largest stone circle in the world has ended up bringing up more questions than it has answered.

Largest lake in Great Britain measured by surface area.

Fascinating town where normal life interfaces with the occult.

Near the former site of numerous witch burnings, this lavish Edinburgh mainstay pays homage to Scotland's brutal history.

Six ravens are kept captive (but well-fed) at the Tower of London to prevent the fall of the Crown.

The heads of two giant mythological water horses honor Scotland's horselord past.

Museum about life, death, and cannibalism in the Stone Age.

This iconic 1,000-year-old medieval castle is a favorite of the film industry, most notably as the location for Hogwarts in Harry Potter.

A book bound in the skin of an infamous criminal, along with countless other specimens.

Once thought to be the mysterious work of a witchy prophetess, a well with unusual properties turns objects into "stone".

A church that bred legends, and served as an inspiration for the Da Vinci Code.

Now famous as the "Harry Potter bridge," this impressive concrete viaduct has long been an icon in its own right.