Edinburgh's oldest statue hides within a parking lot behind the city's iconic cathedral.

The Scottish Reformation leader's grave was paved over and is now a parking lot.

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

Touching this 18th-century Scottish philosopher’s toe allegedly conjures good fortune.

A quartet of brightly colored mythical beasts stand sentry at this gateway.

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

The fountain marks the area where hundreds of accused witches were burned at the stake.

A rare and unique example of an 18th-century door latch calls this restaurant home.

The historic villages and towns of Suffolk are filled with wonky wooden beam houses painted an unusual shade of pink. Unknown to many though, this sweet shade has a bloody history.

A medieval quay that was the Mayflower's final port of call before sailing for America.

A unique waterfall that some believe attracts the fairfolk.

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

Part museum, part piece of Arthurian-inspired history, this stately hall attracts King Arthur fans from miles away.

A whimsical cottage from the 1300s with a preserved Victorian-era post office inside.

A 6th-century stone lies at the site of the mythical battle waged between King Arthur and his nemesis Mordred.

A island reachable by a causeway at low tide is possibly one of the earliest Western European locations to be identified in text.

A neolithic dolmen that was rebuilt after collapsing during the 19th century.

Legend says this ancient pagan site can cure all ailments.

Cascading waterfalls mark the gateway to the ancient burial place of Clan Macnab.

A remarkable feat of Victorian engineering across the Firth of Forth.

This site honors an Israeli cargo ship that was destroyed by the government in 1948.

Legend says this public grazing area hasn't been plowed for thousands of years.

These ancient ruins were the final resting place of King Henry II's mistress.

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