The odd side of United Kingdom.

Evidence-backed unusual places in United Kingdom, grouped with maps, original sources and useful geographic context. These are crawlable research records, not an indiscriminate directory: reports without enough depth remain available for exploration but are excluded from search indexing.

Heritage · Historic England

The lighthouse that worked as half of a sightline

North Shields, England

The Low Light guided ships by lining up with a second light above the Fish Quay.

Map, evidence and context →Heritage · Historic England

A whole town built for one mill

Saltaire, England

Industrial planning produced a settlement where work, housing and civic life were designed together.

Map, evidence and context →Infrastructure · OpenStreetMap

Sea forts standing on stilts

Thames Estuary, England

Wartime towers remain offshore like fragments of a mechanical city.

Map, evidence and context →GHOST TOWN · Wikidata global places

Hallaig

United Kingdom

village on the Isle of Raasay, Portree, Highland, Scotland, UK, cleared in 1852-4

Map, evidence and context →GHOST TOWN · Wikidata global places

Burg

United Kingdom

deserted village on Ardmeanach, Kilfinichen and Kilvickeon, Isle of Mull, Argyll and Bute, Scotland

Map, evidence and context →GHOST TOWN · Wikidata global places

South Screapadal

United Kingdom

village on the Isle of Raasay, Portree, Highland, Scotland, UK, cleared in the 1850s

Map, evidence and context →GHOST TOWN · Wikidata global places

North Screapadal

United Kingdom

village on the Isle of Raasay, Portree, Highland, Scotland, UK, cleared in the 1850s

Map, evidence and context →GEOLOGICAL FORMATION · Wikidata global places

Dancing Ledge

United Kingdom

Dancing Ledge is part of the Jurassic Coast near Langton Matravers in the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset, England

Map, evidence and context →GEOLOGICAL FORMATION · Wikidata global places

Rhynie chert

United Kingdom

early Devonian sedimentary deposit exhibiting extraordinary fossil detail or completeness

Map, evidence and context →METEORITE LANDING · NASA Meteorite Landings

Aldsworth meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A LL5 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 700 g.

Map, evidence and context →METEORITE LANDING · NASA Meteorite Landings

Appley Bridge meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A LL6 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 15,000 g.

Map, evidence and context →METEORITE LANDING · NASA Meteorite Landings

Ashdon meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A L6 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 1,300 g.

Map, evidence and context →METEORITE LANDING · NASA Meteorite Landings

Barwell meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A L5 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 44,000 g.

Map, evidence and context →METEORITE LANDING · NASA Meteorite Landings

Beddgelert meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A H5 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 794 g.

Map, evidence and context →METEORITE LANDING · NASA Meteorite Landings

Bovedy meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A L3 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 5,460 g.

Map, evidence and context →METEORITE LANDING · NASA Meteorite Landings

Crumlin meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A L5 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 4,255 g.

Map, evidence and context →METEORITE LANDING · NASA Meteorite Landings

Glatton meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A L6 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 767 g.

Map, evidence and context →METEORITE LANDING · NASA Meteorite Landings

Hatford meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A Stone-uncl meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 29,000 g.

Map, evidence and context →METEORITE LANDING · NASA Meteorite Landings

High Possil meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A L6 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 4,500 g.

Map, evidence and context →METEORITE LANDING · NASA Meteorite Landings

Killeter meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A H6 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 140 g.

Map, evidence and context →METEORITE LANDING · NASA Meteorite Landings

Launton meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A L6 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 1,060 g.

Map, evidence and context →METEORITE LANDING · NASA Meteorite Landings

Middlesbrough meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A L6 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 1,600 g.

Map, evidence and context →METEORITE LANDING · NASA Meteorite Landings

Perth meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A LL5 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 2 g.

Map, evidence and context →METEORITE LANDING · NASA Meteorite Landings

Pontlyfni meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A Winonaite meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 157 g.

Map, evidence and context →METEORITE LANDING · NASA Meteorite Landings

Rowton meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A Iron, IIIAB meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 3,500 g.

Map, evidence and context →METEORITE LANDING · NASA Meteorite Landings

Strathmore meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A L6 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 13,400 g.

Map, evidence and context →METEORITE LANDING · NASA Meteorite Landings

Stretchleigh meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A Stone-uncl meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 10,400 g.

Map, evidence and context →PROTECTED WRECK · Historic England Protected wrecks

HMS/m A1

England, United Kingdom

HMS/m A1 is recorded by Historic England as a protected wreck covering approximately 28.257 hectares.

Map, evidence and context →PROTECTED WRECK · Historic England Protected wrecks

YARMOUTH ROADS

England, United Kingdom

YARMOUTH ROADS is recorded by Historic England as a protected wreck covering approximately 0.785 hectares.

Map, evidence and context →PROTECTED WRECK · Historic England Protected wrecks

STUDLAND BAY WRECK

England, United Kingdom

STUDLAND BAY WRECK is recorded by Historic England as a protected wreck covering approximately 1.766 hectares.

Map, evidence and context →PROTECTED WRECK · Historic England Protected wrecks

RILL COVE

England, United Kingdom

RILL COVE is recorded by Historic England as a protected wreck covering approximately 3.14 hectares.

Map, evidence and context →PROTECTED WRECK · Historic England Protected wrecks

The Hazardous (formerly Le Hazardeux)

England, United Kingdom

The Hazardous (formerly Le Hazardeux) is recorded by Historic England as a protected wreck covering approximately 7.073 hectares.

Map, evidence and context →PROTECTED WRECK · Historic England Protected wrecks

SCHIEDAM

England, United Kingdom

SCHIEDAM is recorded by Historic England as a protected wreck covering approximately 1.766 hectares.

Map, evidence and context →PROTECTED WRECK · Historic England Protected wrecks

MOOR SAND

England, United Kingdom

MOOR SAND is recorded by Historic England as a protected wreck covering approximately 28.257 hectares.

Map, evidence and context →PROTECTED WRECK · Historic England Protected wrecks

IONA II

England, United Kingdom

IONA II is recorded by Historic England as a protected wreck covering approximately 0.785 hectares.

Map, evidence and context →PROTECTED WRECK · Historic England Protected wrecks

HMS INVINCIBLE

England, United Kingdom

HMS INVINCIBLE is recorded by Historic England as a protected wreck covering approximately 3.14 hectares.

Map, evidence and context →PROTECTED WRECK · Historic England Protected wrecks

GULL ROCK

England, United Kingdom

GULL ROCK is recorded by Historic England as a protected wreck covering approximately 3.14 hectares.

Map, evidence and context →PROTECTED WRECK · Historic England Protected wrecks

ERME INGOT

England, United Kingdom

ERME INGOT is recorded by Historic England as a protected wreck covering approximately 3.14 hectares.

Map, evidence and context →PROTECTED WRECK · Historic England Protected wrecks

AMSTERDAM

England, United Kingdom

AMSTERDAM is recorded by Historic England as a protected wreck covering approximately 3.14 hectares.

Map, evidence and context →PROTECTED WRECK · Historic England Protected wrecks

STIRLING CASTLE

England, United Kingdom

STIRLING CASTLE is recorded by Historic England as a protected wreck covering approximately 28.284 hectares.

Map, evidence and context →PROTECTED WRECK · Historic England Protected wrecks

RESTORATION

England, United Kingdom

RESTORATION is recorded by Historic England as a protected wreck covering approximately 28.257 hectares.

Map, evidence and context →PROTECTED WRECK · Historic England Protected wrecks

NORTHUMBERLAND

England, United Kingdom

NORTHUMBERLAND is recorded by Historic England as a protected wreck covering approximately 28.257 hectares.

Map, evidence and context →PROTECTED WRECK · Historic England Protected wrecks

Langdon Bay

England, United Kingdom

Langdon Bay is recorded by Historic England as a protected wreck covering approximately 7.064 hectares.

Map, evidence and context →PROTECTED WRECK · Historic England Protected wrecks

ANNE

England, United Kingdom

ANNE is recorded by Historic England as a protected wreck covering approximately 1.766 hectares.

Map, evidence and context →PROTECTED WRECK · Historic England Protected wrecks

GRACE DIEU and the possible site of the HOLIGOST

England, United Kingdom

GRACE DIEU and the possible site of the HOLIGOST is recorded by Historic England as a protected wreck covering approximately 2.271 hectares.

Map, evidence and context →PROTECTED WRECK · Historic England Protected wrecks

ADMIRAL GARDNER

England, United Kingdom

ADMIRAL GARDNER is recorded by Historic England as a protected wreck covering approximately 28.257 hectares.

Map, evidence and context →PROTECTED WRECK · Historic England Protected wrecks

TEARING LEDGE

England, United Kingdom

TEARING LEDGE is recorded by Historic England as a protected wreck covering approximately 12.559 hectares.

Map, evidence and context →PROTECTED WRECK · Historic England Protected wrecks

CHURCH ROCKS

England, United Kingdom

CHURCH ROCKS is recorded by Historic England as a protected wreck covering approximately 2.69 hectares.

Map, evidence and context →PROTECTED WRECK · Historic England Protected wrecks

CATTEWATER

England, United Kingdom

CATTEWATER is recorded by Historic England as a protected wreck covering approximately 0.785 hectares.

Map, evidence and context →PROTECTED WRECK · Historic England Protected wrecks

BARTHOLOMEW LEDGES

England, United Kingdom

BARTHOLOMEW LEDGES is recorded by Historic England as a protected wreck covering approximately 7.064 hectares.

Map, evidence and context →PROTECTED WRECK · Historic England Protected wrecks

ST ANTHONY

England, United Kingdom

ST ANTHONY is recorded by Historic England as a protected wreck covering approximately 7.067 hectares.

Map, evidence and context →PROTECTED WRECK · Historic England Protected wrecks

ROYAL ANNE

England, United Kingdom

ROYAL ANNE is recorded by Historic England as a protected wreck covering approximately 12.563 hectares.

Map, evidence and context →PROTECTED WRECK · Historic England Protected wrecks

CORONATION OFFSHORE

England, United Kingdom

CORONATION OFFSHORE is recorded by Historic England as a protected wreck covering approximately 7.064 hectares.

Map, evidence and context →PROTECTED WRECK · Historic England Protected wrecks

CORONATION INSHORE

England, United Kingdom

CORONATION INSHORE is recorded by Historic England as a protected wreck covering approximately 19.623 hectares.

Map, evidence and context →PROTECTED WRECK · Historic England Protected wrecks

ERME ESTUARY

England, United Kingdom

ERME ESTUARY is recorded by Historic England as a protected wreck covering approximately 19.623 hectares.

Map, evidence and context →PROTECTED WRECK · Historic England Protected wrecks

Hanover

England, United Kingdom

Hanover is recorded by Historic England as a protected wreck covering approximately 7.065 hectares.

Map, evidence and context →PROTECTED WRECK · Historic England Protected wrecks

DUNWICH BANK

England, United Kingdom

DUNWICH BANK is recorded by Historic England as a protected wreck covering approximately 7.064 hectares.

Map, evidence and context →PROTECTED WRECK · Historic England Protected wrecks

SALCOMBE CANNON SITE

England, United Kingdom

SALCOMBE CANNON SITE is recorded by Historic England as a protected wreck covering approximately 19.623 hectares.

Map, evidence and context →PROTECTED WRECK · Historic England Protected wrecks

MARY ROSE

England, United Kingdom

MARY ROSE is recorded by Historic England as a protected wreck covering approximately 28.257 hectares.

Map, evidence and context →PROTECTED WRECK · Historic England Protected wrecks

LOE BAR WRECK

England, United Kingdom

LOE BAR WRECK is recorded by Historic England as a protected wreck covering approximately 19.623 hectares.

Map, evidence and context →PROTECTED WRECK · Historic England Protected wrecks

SEATON CAREW

England, United Kingdom

SEATON CAREW is recorded by Historic England as a protected wreck covering approximately 3.14 hectares.

Map, evidence and context →PROTECTED WRECK · Historic England Protected wrecks

HMS Colossus

England, United Kingdom

HMS Colossus is recorded by Historic England as a protected wreck covering approximately 39.985 hectares.

Map, evidence and context →PROTECTED WRECK · Historic England Protected wrecks

SOUTH EDINBURGH CHANNEL

England, United Kingdom

SOUTH EDINBURGH CHANNEL is recorded by Historic England as a protected wreck covering approximately 3.139 hectares.

Map, evidence and context →PROTECTED WRECK · Historic England Protected wrecks

FILEY BAY WRECK

England, United Kingdom

FILEY BAY WRECK is recorded by Historic England as a protected wreck covering approximately 28.257 hectares.

Map, evidence and context →PROTECTED WRECK · Historic England Protected wrecks

HOLLAND NO. 5

England, United Kingdom

HOLLAND NO. 5 is recorded by Historic England as a protected wreck covering approximately 12.559 hectares.

Map, evidence and context →PROTECTED WRECK · Historic England Protected wrecks

SWASH CHANNEL WRECK

England, United Kingdom

SWASH CHANNEL WRECK is recorded by Historic England as a protected wreck covering approximately 2.003 hectares.

Map, evidence and context →PROTECTED WRECK · Historic England Protected wrecks

WEST BAY

England, United Kingdom

WEST BAY is recorded by Historic England as a protected wreck covering approximately 0.785 hectares.

Map, evidence and context →PROTECTED WRECK · Historic England Protected wrecks

NORMAN'S BAY

England, United Kingdom

NORMAN'S BAY is recorded by Historic England as a protected wreck covering approximately 3.142 hectares.

Map, evidence and context →PROTECTED WRECK · Historic England Protected wrecks

The Rooswijk

England, United Kingdom

The Rooswijk is recorded by Historic England as a protected wreck covering approximately 15.892 hectares.

Map, evidence and context →PROTECTED WRECK · Historic England Protected wrecks

WHEEL WRECK

England, United Kingdom

WHEEL WRECK is recorded by Historic England as a protected wreck covering approximately 1.766 hectares.

Map, evidence and context →PROTECTED WRECK · Historic England Protected wrecks

THE NEEDLES SITE

England, United Kingdom

THE NEEDLES SITE is recorded by Historic England as a protected wreck covering approximately 12.559 hectares.

Map, evidence and context →PROTECTED WRECK · Historic England Protected wrecks

LONDON

England, United Kingdom

LONDON is recorded by Historic England as a protected wreck covering approximately 0.677 hectares.

Map, evidence and context →PROTECTED WRECK · Historic England Protected wrecks

Unknown Wreck (GAD8; previously known as the 'Goodwins Cannon Site')

England, United Kingdom

Unknown Wreck (GAD8; previously known as the 'Goodwins Cannon Site') is recorded by Historic England as a protected wreck covering approximately 0.785 hectares.

Map, evidence and context →PROTECTED WRECK · Historic England Protected wrecks

Unknown Wreck off Thorness Bay

England, United Kingdom

Unknown Wreck off Thorness Bay is recorded by Historic England as a protected wreck covering approximately 1.768 hectares.

Map, evidence and context →PROTECTED WRECK · Historic England Protected wrecks

Association

England, United Kingdom

Association is recorded by Historic England as a protected wreck covering approximately 0.784 hectares.

Map, evidence and context →PROTECTED WRECK · Historic England Protected wrecks

HM submarine A3

England, United Kingdom

HM submarine A3 is recorded by Historic England as a protected wreck covering approximately 0.786 hectares.

Map, evidence and context →PROTECTED WRECK · Historic England Protected wrecks

Wreck of HMT Arfon

England, United Kingdom

Wreck of HMT Arfon is recorded by Historic England as a protected wreck covering approximately 0.786 hectares.

Map, evidence and context →PROTECTED WRECK · Historic England Protected wrecks

Unknown Wreck: Chesil Beach (Cannon Site)

England, United Kingdom

Unknown Wreck: Chesil Beach (Cannon Site) is recorded by Historic England as a protected wreck covering approximately 0.566 hectares.

Map, evidence and context →PROTECTED WRECK · Historic England Protected wrecks

SM UC-70

England, United Kingdom

SM UC-70 is recorded by Historic England as a protected wreck covering approximately 0.283 hectares.

Map, evidence and context →PROTECTED WRECK · Historic England Protected wrecks

Unknown Wreck Site

England, United Kingdom

Unknown Wreck Site is recorded by Historic England as a protected wreck covering approximately 3.142 hectares.

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