Archaeological sites · East of England
Verulamium, part of wall and ditch of Roman city
In or near St Albans.
Verulamium, part of wall and ditch of Roman city — archaeological site in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- St Albans Abbey · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Verulamium, part of wall and ditch of Roman city is a place of interest in Hertfordshire, London. Officially recognised as scheduled monument. The site is within the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the St Albans parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is St Albans Abbey, about 1.0 km away. Postcode area AL3.
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Official information
The Hypocaust is an ancient Roman underfloor heating system located in Verulamium Park. It showcases the engineering marvels of Roman Britain and is part of a larger archaeological site that includes the Verulamium Museum.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Verulamium, located in St Albans, Hertfordshire, is an archaeological site featuring part of the wall and ditch of a Roman city. It is designated as a scheduled monument and is situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the Chilterns.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7472, -0.3565
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- St Albans
- Parish
- St Albans, unparished area
- Postcode
- AL3 4AJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Albans
- Phone
- 01727 751 810
- Nearest railway station
- St Albans Abbey — 1 km
- Opening
- Monday - Sunday 10am-4pm
- Official site
- www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17645317 (CC0)
- commons: Roman City Walls, Verulamium, St Albans (14028020487).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Verulamium, part of wall and ditch of Roman city?
- Verulamium, part of wall and ditch of Roman city is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode AL3 4AJ), in the parish of St Albans, unparished area.
- What is Verulamium, part of wall and ditch of Roman city?
- Verulamium, part of wall and ditch of Roman city — archaeological site in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Verulamium, part of wall and ditch of Roman city?
- The nearest railway station is St Albans Abbey, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode AL3 4AJ.
- Is Verulamium, part of wall and ditch of Roman city a listed building?
- Verulamium, part of wall and ditch of Roman city is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Verulamium, part of wall and ditch of Roman city a protected site?
- Yes — Verulamium, part of wall and ditch of Roman city is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Verulamium, part of wall and ditch of Roman city free to visit?
- Yes, Verulamium, part of wall and ditch of Roman city is free to enter.
- How do I get to Verulamium, part of wall and ditch of Roman city?
- The nearest railway station is St Albans Abbey, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AL3 4AJ.