4 notable sites ranked among the world's top 100
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A prehistoric ring of massive standing stones, each around 4 meters high and 25 tonnes. Its exact purpose remains one of archaeology's greatest mysteries.
UNESCO World Heritage, 5,000 years old, enduring mystery.
A 73-mile Roman frontier fortification stretching from coast to coast across England. Built on Emperor Hadrian's orders.
UNESCO World Heritage, largest Roman artifact in Britain.
A remarkably preserved Roman public bathing complex built around natural hot springs that still flow at 46°C.
UNESCO World Heritage, best-preserved Roman bathing complex.
A Neolithic village older than Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids, buried for 5,000 years. Stone furniture still intact.
UNESCO World Heritage, best-preserved Neolithic settlement in Europe.
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