Historic houses · East of England
Ancient Shop Ruins
In or near St Albans.
Ancient Shop Ruins — a historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
Ian Capper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- St Albans Abbey · 1.4 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Ancient Shop Ruins is a historic house located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Verulamium Museum showcases the daily life of Roman Britain, featuring ancient artifacts and exquisite mosaics. Visitors can explore recreated Roman rooms and engage in hands-on activities designed for families and children.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Ancient Shop Ruins are located in London. These historic remains offer insights into the commercial life of the area. The site is notable for its archaeological significance, revealing layers of trade history in the capital.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.7537, -0.3571
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- St Albans
- Parish
- St Michael
- Postcode
- AL3 4SW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harpenden and Berkhamsted
- Phone
- 01727 751810
- Nearest railway station
- St Albans Abbey — 1.4 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–4pm; last admission at 3.30pm
- Official site
- www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/188158337 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ancient Shop Ruins?
- Ancient Shop Ruins is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode AL3 4SW), in the parish of St Michael.
- What is Ancient Shop Ruins?
- Ancient Shop Ruins — a historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ancient Shop Ruins?
- The nearest railway station is St Albans Abbey, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode AL3 4SW.
- Is Ancient Shop Ruins a protected site?
- Yes — Ancient Shop Ruins is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Ancient Shop Ruins?
- The nearest railway station is St Albans Abbey, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AL3 4SW.