This historic stone gate tower is now just a lonely relic in the middle of a swamp.

This ancient Roman bridge and aqueduct still stands as a wonder of classical construction.

The world's tallest boat lift stands as a massive piece of industrial tourism.

A historic Georgian building and warm springs.

The world's oldest operational public pier railway has shuttled seagoing commuters from ship to shore since 1909.

This picturesque horseshoe weir was first built in the 1600s to prevent flooding in the town of Bath.

“It has nae lugs!”

This stretch of the River Severn where large waves flow against the current is the birthplace of river surfing.

A red-brick beacon stands against the tempestuous Atlantic, on the windiest site in the United Kingdom.

The world's shortest street was created by an awkwardly placed hotel.

This tin chapel was built by POW's during World War II and is painted to look like something much more grand.

In an arboretum with hundreds of memorials to the fallen, this one might be the most poignant.

This beach runway is off limits during high tide.

The world's largest prehistoric copper mine had 30,000 animal bones scattered throughout the maze of passageways.

A close look reveals that the Scottish monument is just slightly off-kilter.

An eccentric aristocrat brought these Australian natives to their current Scottish home.

A museum in England’s Lake District dedicated to the trusty pencil wants you to know the story of their World War II spy pencils.

The whimsical twist of this spire was either caused by the Devil, an unexpected virgin, or lead.

Where the sleeping monsters of Scotland's oil industry are left to rust.

The Guinness Record holder for largest hedge in the world is a verdant Scottish bulwark.

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

Semi-precious Blue John stones have been mined in this cavern system for centuries.

A former fisherman's hut deemed too small for habitation is now a delightful tourist draw.

This Welsh village gave itself a ridiculous name in a publicity stunt a century ahead of its time.