Archaeological sites · London
Anglo-Saxon Barrows
In or near City of London.
Anglo-Saxon Barrows — a archaeological in england-london, United Kingdom.
Carl Grove — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Maze Hill · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Anglo-Saxon Barrows is a archaeological 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
The Anglo-Saxon Barrows are a scheduled monument located in Greenwich Park, consisting of burial mounds that date back to the 6th-8th centuries. Originally, there may have been over 40 barrows, but only 31 remain today due to various forms of damage. The site reflects the historical significance of human interaction with the area and includes remnants of early Anglo-Saxon burials.
Place summary
The Anglo-Saxon Barrows are archaeological sites located in London. These burial mounds date back to the early medieval period and provide insight into Anglo-Saxon burial practices and society. They are significant for their historical context within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4765, -0.0025
- District
- Greenwich
- Parish
- Greenwich, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE10 8HQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Greenwich and Woolwich
- Nearest railway station
- Maze Hill — 0.8 km
- Official site
- greenwichparkhistory.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/1022442426 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Anglo-Saxon Barrows?
- Anglo-Saxon Barrows is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE10 8HQ), in the parish of Greenwich, unparished area.
- What is Anglo-Saxon Barrows?
- Anglo-Saxon Barrows — a archaeological in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Anglo-Saxon Barrows?
- The nearest railway station is Maze Hill, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE10 8HQ.
- Is Anglo-Saxon Barrows free to visit?
- Yes, Anglo-Saxon Barrows is free to enter.
- How do I get to Anglo-Saxon Barrows?
- The nearest railway station is Maze Hill, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE10 8HQ.