Public art & sculpture · East of England
Mithraic Altar
In or near Upper Gravenhurst.
Mithraic Altar — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
Kevin Waterhouse — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Flitwick · 5.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Mithraic Altar is a public art 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
Wrest Park features a stunning 19th-century mansion designed in the style of a French chateau, surrounded by beautifully restored gardens that showcase over 300 years of garden design. Visitors can explore formal gardens, woodland paths, and various historical structures, including the Chinese Bridge and the Mithraic altar.
Place summary
The Mithraic Altar is a public art installation located in London. It is an important archaeological artefact associated with the Roman cult of Mithras, reflecting the city's historical significance during the Roman era.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.0003, -0.4127
- District
- Central Bedfordshire
- Parish
- Silsoe
- Postcode
- MK45 4NL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Bedfordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Flitwick — 5.6 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; last entry at 4pm
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/8612423106 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mithraic Altar?
- Mithraic Altar is in London, United Kingdom (postcode MK45 4NL), in the parish of Silsoe.
- What is Mithraic Altar?
- Mithraic Altar — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mithraic Altar?
- The nearest railway station is Flitwick, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode MK45 4NL.
- Is Mithraic Altar free to visit?
- Yes, Mithraic Altar is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mithraic Altar?
- The nearest railway station is Flitwick, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode MK45 4NL.