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Moffat, Scotland

The Postie Stone

A memorial to two dedicated postal workers who lost their lives delivering mail.
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Byards Leap, England

Byards Leap

According to legend, this is the site where a blind horse killed a local witch.
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Oxford, England

Majapahit Piggy Bank

A rare specimen of the ancient piggy bank of Java resides in one of the unassuming corners of the Ashmolean.
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Edinburgh, Scotland

'The Cutty Stool'

A bronze statue of a low three-legged seat commemorates a piece of furniture that started a riot.
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Durham, England

"Cat" Ball Court

These courts are the only ones of their kind in the world, made for a unique ball game that dates back to the 1700s.
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Cupar, Scotland

Covenanter's Grave

Beneath this headstone lie the severed body parts of three individuals who were caught up in a bloody period of Scottish history.
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Abbey St Bathans, Scotland

Edin's Hall Broch

A rare example of a Lowland broch.
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Lennel, Scotland

Lennel Kirk

This Norman church survived the Reformation before suffering 300 years of neglect.
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Carmarthen, Wales

Merlin's Oak

Associated with the famous wizard, it is said that when this oak tree falls, so will the town.
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Edinburgh, Scotland

Corstorphine Physic Well

A spring purported to have healing properties lies just outside Scotland's capital.
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Colnbrook, England

The Ostrich Inn

One of England’s oldest and most haunted inns may have inspired the legend of Sweeney Todd.
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Bath, England

Head of Sulis Minerva

The accidental discovery of this gilt bronze head led archaeologists to find the Roman Baths in the city of Bath
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Denbigh, Wales

Ruthin Gaol Museum

A look into the life of a Victorian-era prisoner.
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Isle of Skye, Scotland

Giant Angus MacAskill Museum

A tiny museum dedicated to the world’s tallest true giant sits on an island he never set foot on.
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Wigtown, Scotland

Martyr's Stake

A scene of a heinous act during a troubled period of Scottish history.
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Fraserburgh, Scotland

St Drostan's Well

Believed to be the site where St. Drostan performed baptisms.
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St Dogmaels, Wales

The Blessing Stone

Since the Middle Ages, this stone has been used as a place to bless fishing boats moored at the nearby landing stage.
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Widecombe in the Moor, England

Widecombe Fair Horse

This painted wooden sculpture depicts the characters of a popular Devon folk song.
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Burgh Saint Peter, England

The Tower of St Mary's Church

The story behind this uniquely-shaped tower involves ancient empires, local legends, and new words.
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Port Charlotte, Scotland

Tooth Stone

It's said taking a hammer and nail to this stone relieves a toothache.
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Leicester, England

King Richard III's Car Park

More than 500 years after his death, a medieval ruler's remains were found buried under a parking lot.
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St Neot, England

Carnglaze Caverns

A haunted slate mine turned concert hall and a hidden fairy garden.
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Swansea, Wales

Gravestone of Christmas Evans

Evans's funeral had one of the largest attendances of any funeral in the history of Wales.
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Eamont Bridge, England

Mayburgh Henge

An impressive Neolithic henge with banks nearly 10 feet high.
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