Megalithic Portal: Latest from Greater London, England

Bramber Green Pocket Park

TimPrevett — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:23:56 GMT

]]>Modern Stone Circle etc in Greater London

Barnet Physic Well

Anne T — Mon, 04 May 2026 07:55:20 GMT

]]>Not a holy well as such, but with supposed healing properties. Located at the corner of of Well Approach and Pepys Crescent, this well "was discovered on [Barnet] common during the 17th century. In 1656 the parish (who owned the well) had a well house built, and later in 1656 appointed a keeper.

Coram

drolaf — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:56:08 GMT

]]>A small Modern Stone circle tucked away behind the Thomas Coram centre.

The Birch Well

Anonymous — Sun, 27 Jul 2025 17:31:22 GMT

Holy Well or Sacred Spring in Greater London

Fordcroft Romano-British Bathhouse

Andy B — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 16:00:33 GMT

]]>On Sunday 20th July I visited the open day of the Romano-British Bathhouse near Orpington. There was an interesting little tour and also an exhibition in the nearby Coronation hall with many Roman and other artefacts. This site is only open a couple of times a year including for the Festival of British Archaeology so I was pleased to chat with the volunteers. It's in St Mary Cray, SE London. With knowledgable members of Orpington and District Archaeological Society (ODAS) in attendance showing how they know it to be a bath house.

The High Stone of Snaresbrook

Andy B — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 16:31:57 GMT

At the junction of Hollybush Hill and New Wanstead. A stone like this has been shown here on maps since at least 1774, but it was thought to be much older and may date back to the Roman period. It is probably the stone in the name of Leytonstone.

Roman Basilica at 85 Gracechurch Street

Andy B — Sat, 19 Apr 2025 17:36:26 GMT

]]>Details of London’s new Roman Basilica museum revealed in new planning application. A discovery underneath the basement of an office block near Leadenhall Market has been described as one of the most important pieces of Roman history unearthed in the city of London. Archaeologists have found a substantial piece of the ancient city's first basilica - a 2,000 year old public building where major political, economic and administrative decisions were made.

Finsbury Park earthworks

Andy B — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 16:17:05 GMT

]]>Following our visit in February Susan and Andrew got their drone flying and took us these aerial photos in March 2024. We are totally none the wiser but it does look temptingly like a long barrow. It probably isn't though.. We visited these earthworks with a few local members, Terry the original poster showed us where they are. I have added more photos and updated the location to make it more accurate.

All Hallows by the Tower

Andy B — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 14:10:37 GMT

]]>See on our page for a Roman remain in London I wasn't aware of - the section of pavement in All Hallows by the Tower church, which also has Saxon remnants and a little museum in the crypt. The Crypt Museum under the church leads you on a fascinating journey through time, charting the history of the church, its people and the City of London. The museum is in part of the original Saxon church and contains part of the Roman tessellated floor of a late 2nd Century domestic house, a collection of Roman and Saxon artefacts, church plate and ancient registers dating back to the 16th century.

British Museum

Andy B — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 12:08:02 GMT

]]>Photos from Solstice Late at the British Museum on our page and more on Twitter. Currently including the acclaimed World of Stonehenge exhibition until the 17th July, The British Museum contains artefacts from around the world of course. Of particular interest are the Mold Cape, the Battersea horned helmet and shield, Lindow Man, Sutton Hoo, Mildenhall treasures and much, much more.

Hampstead Heath Barrow

SolarMegalith — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 18:32:44 GMT

]]>Hampstead Heath’s vast and hidden history, more details in the comments on our page. Round Barrow in Greater London. This significant mound known as "Boudicca's Grave" is interpreted as a Bronze Age bowl barrow. It is located near the footpath on Hampstead Heath and heavily overgrown. The area of the barrow is fenced around.

Tutankhamun: Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh exhibition, Saatchi Gallery

PAB — Mon, 06 Apr 2020 17:02:38 GMT

]]>Tutankhamun: Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh exhibition, currently at the Saatchi Gallery in London. With the exhibition sadly closed due to the COVID-19 virus, I am posting some pictures taken when we visited on 28th January 2020. The exhibition was due to continue until 9th May 2020, but was closed on 28th March and it is unclear whether it will be able to reopen.

Farthing Downs

Andy B — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 23:31:54 GMT

]]>If you are well and not isolating, now is a perfect opportunity to explore the ancient sites in your local area as part of your allowable daily exercise. Don't travel to Cornwall, the Peak District or the Highlands - unless you already live there of course! Even the most uninspiring looking lumps and bumps have a story to tell. Click here for our map of ancient sites around you (requires location access). Anglo-Saxon barrow bemetery and Iron Age Enclosure in the London Borough of Croydon. Photo: A couple look over towards Canary Wharf and the view of London. The map shows four Anglo-Saxon barrows here. The most visible barrow is just to their right. This site could really use an information board!

Riddlesdown Newe Ditch

Andy B — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 20:15:18 GMT

]]>Thousands of years of human activity on Riddlesdown has left a range of features including earthworks, old trackways and the course of a Roman road. In more recent times, livestock have grazed pasture and kept open the characteristic downland landscape.

Thursday 11th July - Andy B's Old Stones Talk comes to the Conway Hall, London!

Andy B — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 20:42:58 GMT

]]>My London talk is confirmed for next month at the beautiful and historic venue the Conway Hall. I'm guest of the London Fortean Society All are most welcome to join us, I'm looking forward to meeting some more members and readers old and new from the London area so please spread the word.