In this quiet village, a blue plaque marks the spot where the famous fictional detective retired.

This beautiful Victorian ironwork masterpiece was built to keep London from smelling like poop.

In the quiet village of Fulmodestion, the ruins of a medieval church remain hidden among vines and foliage.

It's believed Matilda Fitzwalter's life was the basis for the famed literary figure.

This 15th-century fortification was built to defend bunnies.

This beautifully designed star-shaped fort was the premier defense system of the late 1500s.

The last resting place of the famous Native American princess is marked by a haunting monument.

A Neolithic burial site built 1,000 years before Stonehenge.

A beautiful ruin of a 14th-century Plantagenet castle built by a medieval mercenary.

The Neolithic megalith was one of the first archaeological ruins protected by the British government.

A story of cutlasses carelessly carving a celibate centenarian's cemetery stone.

Also known as Rye Castle, this 13th-century fortification later became a prison and held one of Rye's most famous criminals.

A hill carving of the legendary dragon that terrorized the village of Bures in the Middle Ages.

Henry VIII's forgotten castle was built by the gunpowder-obsessed king to be defended solely by cannons.

A magnificent Victorian garden that brings the charm and style of old-time aristocracy to the 21st century public.

Constructed during the 7th century this is one of the oldest largely intact Christian churches in England.

One of the only spherical 19th century gas containers left today.

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

This ancient oak tree sheltered accused "witches" in the 17th century.

The ruins of a Roman fort lie in the shadows of an imposing medieval castle.

This Norman castle has been the scene of assassination plots, religious persecution, and Nazi conspiracies throughout its long history.

One English town's celebratory landmark spurred more trouble than anticipated.

This Tudor-era castle was once part of King Henry VIII's plan to protect England from invasion.

Unusual British home built to disguise a water tower.