Ruins in the United Kingdom

Discover 187 unusual ruins in the United Kingdom.

Denbighshire, Wales

Prestatyn Roman Bathhouse

The material used to construct this bathhouse were transported from workshops of the 20th Legion.

Port Eynon, Wales

Port Eynon Salt House

The seaside ruins of an ancient salt production facility.

Holy Island of Lindisfarne, England

Lindisfarne, the Holy Island

This tidal island, a sacred site in early English Christianity, was the target of a notable Viking invasion.

Cessford, Scotland

Cessford Castle

The ruins of a 15th-century castle that has seen its fair share of bitter feuds.

Wothorpe, England

Wothorpe Towers

The ruins of a 17th-century lodge on a grand estate are being slowly restored to their former glory.

Hume Castle

From fortification to folly, this hilltop structure has undergone many changes in the last 800 years.

Dunmore, Scotland

Elphinstone Tower

Built in the 16th century, the tower is now in ruins.

Fraserburgh, Scotland

Old Pitsligo Church

The south aisle of this church once served as a burial vault.

Strichen, Scotland

Strichen House

The ruinous former neo-classical mansion was built for Thomas Fraser of Strichen.

Elgin, Scotland

Duffus Castle

Once considered one of the country's finest motte and bailey castles.

Abermule, Wales

Dolforwyn Castle

The remains of a 13th-century stronghold built by the Welsh prince known as Llywelyn the Last.

Whorlton, England

Whorlton Castle

An abandoned Yorkshire castle that is hidden in plain sight.

Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland

Chapel Finian

Named after a 6th-century saint, who was also a scholar.

Dunure, Scotland

Dunure Castle

Now in ruins, this castle stood for centuries and saw a number of gruesome events.

Rivington, England

Liverpool Castle

This 20th-century replica of a 13th-century castle has itself fallen into ruin.

Cushendall, Northern Ireland

Layd Church Ruins

The father of Belfast medicine is buried in the graveyard of this 13th-century church, which now lies in ruins.