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Britain’s Sacred Places

Britain is packed to the gunnels with places to visit that many regard as sacred, from iconic sites such as Iona, Lindisfarne and Stonehenge to more out-of-the-way pilgrimage destinations, stone circles, holy wells and obscure corners.

Then there are places that appeal to a particular following, places of philosophical or celebrity interest such as Karl Marx’s tomb in Highgate cemetery, Freddie Mercury’s home or, for sporting enthusiasts, Twickenham rugby stadium.

The guide features sites in England, Wales and Scotland, from far-flung islands to ancient chalk hill carvings, hot springs and sites of myth, legend and apparition; and from soaring cathedrals to Buddhist and Hindu temples, shrines to martyred saints, irreligious philosophers and immortal rock stars. These locations are revered for their connections with art, music, literature, sport, crime; and include places holding emotional associations for those with ancestral roots in Britain.