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Britain's Secret Underground Bunkers

There are hundreds of secret WWII bases hidden in British forests. Built to fight a Nazi invasion, they remained unknown for decades.

Swindon, England

Swindon Magic Roundabout

This hilarious English intersection is an automotive whirlpool.

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Wiltshire, England

Barbury Castle

This strategically placed hill fort has served defensive forces from the Iron Age up until the 20th century.

4 miles from Swindon

Wiltshire, England

Hackpen White Horse

England's only square-dimension hill horse was built to celebrate Queen Victoria's coronation.

5 miles from Swindon

Oxfordshire, England

Uffington White Horse

The granddaddy of English geoglyphs dates back to the late Bronze Age.

9 miles from Swindon

Avebury, England

The Red Lion

The only pub in the world surrounded by an ancient stone circle.

9 miles from Swindon

Wiltshire, England

Avebury

The largest stone circle in the world has ended up bringing up more questions than it has answered.

9 miles from Swindon

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