Follies · East of England
Roman temple 1 at insula XII, St Albans
In or near St Albans.
Roman temple 1 at insula XII, St Albans — a temple folly in england-london, United Kingdom.
Roy Hughes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- St Albans Abbey · 1.3 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Roman temple 1 at insula XII, St Albans is a temple folly located in england-london, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Official information
Verulamium Museum showcases the daily life in Roman Britain, featuring ancient treasures and intricate mosaics. Visitors can explore recreated Roman rooms and engage in hands-on discovery areas, making it a family-friendly destination.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Roman temple 1 at insula XII is a folly located in St Albans, London. This structure is a remnant of the Roman settlement of Verulamium, reflecting the architectural practices of the era. Its designation as a folly highlights its historical and aesthetic significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.7522, -0.3578
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- St Albans
- Parish
- St Albans, unparished area
- Postcode
- AL3 4SL
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Albans
- Phone
- 01727 751810
- Nearest railway station
- St Albans Abbey — 1.3 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–4pm; last admission at 3.30pm
- Official site
- www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q139593853 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Roman temple 1 at insula XII, St Albans?
- Roman temple 1 at insula XII, St Albans is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode AL3 4SL), in the parish of St Albans, unparished area.
- What is Roman temple 1 at insula XII, St Albans?
- Roman temple 1 at insula XII, St Albans — a temple folly in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Roman temple 1 at insula XII, St Albans?
- The nearest railway station is St Albans Abbey, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode AL3 4SL.
- Is Roman temple 1 at insula XII, St Albans a protected site?
- Yes — Roman temple 1 at insula XII, St Albans is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Roman temple 1 at insula XII, St Albans free to visit?
- Yes, Roman temple 1 at insula XII, St Albans is free to enter.
- How do I get to Roman temple 1 at insula XII, St Albans?
- The nearest railway station is St Albans Abbey, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AL3 4SL.