This octagonal cottage is the smallest and the oldest council house in the United Kingdom.

The ruined abbey includes a rare surviving example of a monastic latrine.

An 18th-century estate owner thought these cottages were an eyesore, so he artfully disguised them as a church.

The first geometric self-supporting spiral stairs in Britain are a truly beautiful sight.

These grandstands are among the oldest continuously used stands in the world.

This giant wooden treehouse within a sprawling garden has its own eatery.

This house was home to a succession of park keepers for more than 90 years, but in all that time, it never had a toilet.

This ancient Bedfordshire church was abandoned when the village's population slowly began migrating to new towns.

This tower was constructed to commemorate the man who helped bring true democracy to the United Kingdom.

This incredible viaduct was part of the Victorian railway boom and helped the Midland Railway navigate tough terrain.

The spot where Oxford garnered its name was also home to a medieval philosopher and includes a house covered in statues.

The oldest standing concrete bridge in England was also constructed as a work of art.

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

This tower was created by the area's vicar as a shelter for exhausted travelers, complete with a fireplace and breathtaking views.

This monumental gateway marks the northern edge of Brighton and is a welcome sign to all visitors to the seaside city.

A 19th-century British industrialist built this Louis XIII–inspired chateau for his homesick French wife.

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

This giant weaving shuttle celebrates Lancashire's importance during the Industrial Revolution.

This tower is all that remains of a 19th-century schoolhouse that became a famous music venue before its destruction.

This building was once a town hall, a fire station, a prison, a dairy market, and the target for two marksmen.

Inside this magnificent 12th-century church is one of the finest carved wagon-roofs in all of England.

The country home of world-famous designer, writer, and artist extraordinaire, William Morris.

What started as a way to address damp basement walls turned into a house filled with intricate hand-carved designs.

This hill and tower are steeped in legend, from King Arthur to the Holy Grail.