For many years, writers drew plots from mysterious England for their works. This small country is the source of adventure and magical stories loved by people of all ages around the world. Suffice it to recall the stories about King Arthur, The Hobbit and Harry Potter. This is not surprising, given that England is rich in legendary places. This is a country of mysterious stone structures, mysterious caves, foggy swamps and forests, as well as ancient churches.
Consider next 10 most mystical and magical sights... You may also like this article 10 Things You Should Know About Scotland.
10. North Yokshire Moors
The North Yokshire Moors boasts a large collection of centuries-old trees, some over a thousand years old. Mystical, huge trees seemed to have seen the ancient Ents and can convey the wisdom of the tribe to ordinary passers-by.
The hilly landscape of North Yokshire is covered in lovely purple heather, which is believed to have traversed the Roman Road. However, local legend says that the giant Wade paved this road from his Musgrave Castle to Pickering Castle, where his wife lived.
9. Chapel of St. Peter-on-the-Wall
This small church is located on the empty Essex southeast coast of England. She is about 1400 years old. The chapel was built in 645 AD. It is based on the foundation of the wall of the Roman Fort of Saint Seda. He was a Christian missionary. The King of Northumbria sent him to educate the locals.
Today, pilgrims have to travel a long way through the farms to visit the church. The chapel is open to all comers. Despite the minimalist style of the church and the isolated coastal surroundings, the presence of otherworldly forces is felt here.
8. Waterfall of Saint Nectan
In the ancient forest of Cornwall, there is a magnificent waterfall. It originates from the Trevilet River. There are legends around this place, and one of them is associated with King Arthur. The knights of the king, in search of the Holy Grail, underwent a spiritual cleansing procedure at Glen.
Saint Glen during the time of King Arthur was a Christian shrine, built in the 6th century. No one will say if this is true or fiction, but at present the waterfall is considered a shrine for all believers who come here to pray.
7. Puzzlewood
Fans of mystical films have seen scenes with the inscription Puzzlewood more than once. Jigsaw, Gloucestershire is home to unique and charming trees. The forest has become the perfect setting for the Merlin and Doctor Who series.
A distinctive feature of the woodland lies in the mystery of the formation of earth folds known as skauls, which are several thousand years old. On the site of the abandoned ore quarries, underground caves were formed.
But not only mystical films can be filmed in this forest. In real life, a lot of unusual things happen in him. So in 1848, an ordinary worker found Roman coins at Puzzlewood. It was not possible to establish the owner of the jewelry, as well as the reason for their concealment. And the question remains, what else does the mystical Puzzlewood hide in its wilds and caves?
6. Cheddar Gorge
The largest in England, the Cheddar Gorge is located one hundred miles northeast of Bristol. Scientists believe that in the Stone Age the gorge was a hunting ground for ancient people. In 1903, a human skeleton was found here, which is more than 9 thousand years old. This gorge is not only a historical landmark, it offers a stunning landscape.
Cheddar received the status "A place of exceptional natural beauty”, Thanks to limestone rocks, overgrown with moss and lichen. It is said that J. Tolkien spent his honeymoon here in 1916. He was fascinated by the rocks and caves of the gorge. They served as the inspiration for describing Helm's Deep in "Two Towers"trilogies"Lord of the RingsCheck out article 10 Interesting Facts About Tolkien.
5. Cantabrian ring
The Cantabrian Ring is an Iron Age settlement located in West Sussex. The ring is a hill crowned with a crown of beech trees planted back in 1760 by a local landowner. This place is unremarkable, except for the strange and mysterious events that took place here.
Legend has it that whoever walks counterclockwise around the ring seven times will meet with the Devil himself. He will offer a glass of milk or a bowl of soup in exchange for a soul. Ufologists have christened this place "hot spot"After various stories about ghosts, people run away from here. An English occultist likened this ring to a rotten cherry for a rotten cake.
4. Stonehenge
It is impossible to talk about the mystical places of England and not to mention Stonehenge. It also ranks among the 10 greatest mysteries in history. This place is shrouded in secrets and mysteries. One of the legends says that the building was erected by the wizard Merlin. In the 1600s, a version appeared that this monument was built by the Druids.
This version is adhered to today. However, the method of radiocarbon dating has established that Stonehenge originated much earlier than the time of the Druids. Be that as it may, no one can say with certainty when and why Stonehenge was built. Tourists visit the monument every year. Scientists believe that Stonehenge is about 5 thousand years old, making it one of the most ancient monuments in the world.
3. Seashell grotto in Margaret
There is an interesting story about how the grotto was found. In 1835, in the city of Margate, Kent, a little boy fell into a hole that was formed after his father dug a duck pond. When the boy got out, he talked about the amazing tunnels decorated with shells. It was possible to find various passages and rectangular chambers. They were all covered with approximately 4.6 million seashells that were used to create the mosaic.
It depicts gods, trees and various patterns. Most of the shells belonged to sea creatures that lived off the British Isles. Such as oysters, mussels and shellfish. But there are also seashells from the Caribbean. The shells were interconnected with Roman cement. Nobody knows how true the story of the discovery of the grotto is. But even without this, there are many questions. Who built the grotto and why?
2. Glastonbury
Some people know Glastonbury as a music festival. Although it takes place at Pilton. Glastonbury is considered the legendary island of Avalon, where King Arthur is buried in Galstonbury Abbey. During the time of the famous king, the water level was much higher, so it is possible that Glastonbury Hill was an island. It is possible that Jesus Christ visited this city. Dr. Gordon Strachan, minister and academician of the Church of Scotland, argued that Jesus' idea of visiting England was part of his educational endeavors.
He also suggested that Christ helped build a church in this city: "Augustine informed the Pope that the church at Glastonbury was built by the followers of Jesus. But Saint Gildas (a 6th century clergyman) claimed that the church was built by Christ himself. This church may have belonged to 37 AD".
1. Tintagel
In the first place of the mystical places in England is the breathtaking Tintagel, which is located on the north coast of Cornwall. Perhaps it is from here that all the legends associated with the foggy country originated. Legend has it that King Arthur was born in Tintagel Castle, the ruins of which are preserved on the rocks and are open for visits and research. Merlin's Cave is located under the ruins of the castle.
The legendary house of the wizard overlooked a lonely bay, where beautiful waterfalls were located. It was here that the great Merlin taught King Arthur.How many impressive achievements the city of Corniche has. Unique coastal cliffs, caves and waterfalls, breathtaking landscapes of the Atlantic Ocean make Tintagel a magical place without any legends.
