The london stone
The london stone
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De sa création par les Romains en tant qu'avant-poste commercial à son statut de mètre carré le plus cher du monde au XXIe siècle, le quartier d'affaires de Londres sobrement appelé « la City » est l'un des quartiers les plus anciens et les plus fascinants de la capitale britannique. Les gratte-ciels, tels que le Gherkin de Norman Foster, jouent des coudes avec les ruines romaines et des trésors d'architecture datant de toutes les périodes historiques, dont la cathédrale Saint-Paul et la Bank of England dessinée par John Soane. L'activité financière du quartier y a favorisé l'implantation des meilleurs restaurants et hôtels d'Europe, et d'un bon nombre de bars, de boutiques de luxe et de stations de métro. En semaine, la City accueille des cols blancs et le week-end, les touristes profitent du calme du quartier.
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- Cannon St • À 1 min à pied
- Bank • À 3 min à pied
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The Codnor Traveller
Codnor, UK138 contributions
juil. 2024 • En couple
Sat in a specially made glass casing, embedded in a wall on Cannon Street in The City of London's Dowgate Ward, you will find quite a nondescript block of Limestone.
This is no ordinary piece of stone though - this is The London Stone!
Nobody really seems to know what the London Stone is however, save for the fact that it is a piece of Limestone.
What we do know however is that this Stone has huge historical significance to London, even if we're not entirely sure why. We Know it has held a special historical significance since at least 1100, and experts have also established that the stone we can all see today (for free, I might add) is the top part of what was once a much larger object.
There is speculation that it harks back to Roman Londinium, and may have been an object of veneration, however there is no evidence to support this theory, whilst there is plenty of evidence of Roman veneration/worship elsewhere in the City - such as the London Mithraeum.
It has been suggested that Medieval Kings, upon their Coronation, struck their swords upon the stone as a sign of submission to the city, however we only have a 20th Century American archaeologists word on this - there is no evidence to support this, other than in 1450 when rebel leader Jack Cade is said to have struck his sword upon the stone and declared himself "Lord of this City" - perhaps in mockery of the medieval Kings, one of whom, Henry VI, he was rebelling against. It's merely conjecture on my part though.
If History is your thing (and why wouldn't it be?) then I urge you to get yourself over to 111 Cannon Street (EC4N 5AR if you're using Google maps) and just stand in this stones presence. Whatever it's true story, it is undeniably a true piece of London history.
This is no ordinary piece of stone though - this is The London Stone!
Nobody really seems to know what the London Stone is however, save for the fact that it is a piece of Limestone.
What we do know however is that this Stone has huge historical significance to London, even if we're not entirely sure why. We Know it has held a special historical significance since at least 1100, and experts have also established that the stone we can all see today (for free, I might add) is the top part of what was once a much larger object.
There is speculation that it harks back to Roman Londinium, and may have been an object of veneration, however there is no evidence to support this theory, whilst there is plenty of evidence of Roman veneration/worship elsewhere in the City - such as the London Mithraeum.
It has been suggested that Medieval Kings, upon their Coronation, struck their swords upon the stone as a sign of submission to the city, however we only have a 20th Century American archaeologists word on this - there is no evidence to support this, other than in 1450 when rebel leader Jack Cade is said to have struck his sword upon the stone and declared himself "Lord of this City" - perhaps in mockery of the medieval Kings, one of whom, Henry VI, he was rebelling against. It's merely conjecture on my part though.
If History is your thing (and why wouldn't it be?) then I urge you to get yourself over to 111 Cannon Street (EC4N 5AR if you're using Google maps) and just stand in this stones presence. Whatever it's true story, it is undeniably a true piece of London history.
Écrit le 26 juillet 2024
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK185 662 contributions
oct. 2021
A block of limestone with no concrete evidence of it’s provenance. Only saw this as we were walking to Bank Underground anyway. Definitely don’t go out of the way to see this.
Écrit le 28 octobre 2021
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futtock21
Londres, UK17 103 contributions
mai 2021 • En solo
Why certain objects are venerated and whose existence is recorded down the centuries is something of a mystery. This large and frankly rather shapeless piece of rock is a case in point. It is encased in a stone box at 111 Cannon Street and was temporarily removed to the Museum of London in 2018 having first been recorded in 1598. But as what? Merely as ‘the London Stone’. There is speculation it may have once formed part of a building in Roman London. Another school of thought holds its origins to be medieval. But without more its preservation and survival seems singularly pointless. It’s not said to be part of the nearby Mithraeum for example. It is not associated with any historical event, for example, being used in a siege or attached to a captured Queen Boadicea. At best it’s all rather Pythonsque. A stone for stone’s sake. Might have been used in a stoning. Or perhaps not.
Écrit le 25 mai 2021
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Holly O
Monterey, Californie31 contributions
nov. 2019 • En couple
We have to trust that the rock is what they say it is. It definitely looks ancient and beaten by swords. However, it’s not so big...
Écrit le 2 décembre 2019
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Carlos S
Lisbonne, Portugal13 789 contributions
août 2019 • En solo
Localizado na 111 Cannon Street, podemos admirar um bloco irregular de calcário oolítico medindo 53 × 43 × 30 cm, remanescente de um objecto outrora muito maior que havia permanecido por muitos séculos no lado sul da rua.
Écrit le 1 août 2019
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liverpool1023
Londres, UK1 176 contributions
juil. 2019 • En solo
In the 1990’s my train arrived in Cannon Street and I would pass the location of the London Stone. It was housed in it’s own little back-lit under-dwelling in the rather dilapidated Bank of China building. Sitting behind a heavy metal grill it was easy to pass by without noticing. Closer examination would show a lumpen greyish chunk of limestone with few obvious features.
Despite apprearances, the London Stone is an amazing piece of urban flotsome that has bounced and floated along on the tide of London history. It has been a witness to a Peasants Revolt, has been name checked by Shakespeare, roasted in the Great Fire of London and bombed by the Luftwaffe. The edges have been progressively knocked-off over successive generations and it is now in much reduced circumstances. It is currently receiving some much needed TLC in the Museum of London after the wrecking ball had done for it’s previous home.
This item of mysterious origin has been subject to a good deal of cryptohistorical nonsense and pseaudoarchilogical garbage by writers of dubious merit. Theories as to its origin and purpose have included that it was a druidic alter, excalibur’s resting place and the remains of the palace of the Roman governor of Britain. The most impressive theory in terms of sheer delusion of granduer is that Brutus, the legendary founder of Britain, brought it from the sack of Troy.
Some of these fanciful projections started as early as Elizabethan times, where it was reputed to have been set up by the order of King Lud the rebuilder of London or was the centre of the City. Prior to that is was likely to be a local landmark and frequent traffic hazard standing towards the southern edge of medieval candlewick (Cannon) Street.
It certaintly seems to have become a visitor attraction in its own right by early seventeenth century. It was listed in a poem by Samuel Rowlands as one of the “sights” of London (perhaps the first time the word has been used in that sense) and shown to “an honest country foole” on his visit to town.
Future honest country fools can now see the Stone is in a new home on Cannon Street. Unfortunately it is somewhat obscured sitting in the dark. I’ve attached some photos from last year where it could be clearly seen during it sojourn at the Museum of London.
Despite apprearances, the London Stone is an amazing piece of urban flotsome that has bounced and floated along on the tide of London history. It has been a witness to a Peasants Revolt, has been name checked by Shakespeare, roasted in the Great Fire of London and bombed by the Luftwaffe. The edges have been progressively knocked-off over successive generations and it is now in much reduced circumstances. It is currently receiving some much needed TLC in the Museum of London after the wrecking ball had done for it’s previous home.
This item of mysterious origin has been subject to a good deal of cryptohistorical nonsense and pseaudoarchilogical garbage by writers of dubious merit. Theories as to its origin and purpose have included that it was a druidic alter, excalibur’s resting place and the remains of the palace of the Roman governor of Britain. The most impressive theory in terms of sheer delusion of granduer is that Brutus, the legendary founder of Britain, brought it from the sack of Troy.
Some of these fanciful projections started as early as Elizabethan times, where it was reputed to have been set up by the order of King Lud the rebuilder of London or was the centre of the City. Prior to that is was likely to be a local landmark and frequent traffic hazard standing towards the southern edge of medieval candlewick (Cannon) Street.
It certaintly seems to have become a visitor attraction in its own right by early seventeenth century. It was listed in a poem by Samuel Rowlands as one of the “sights” of London (perhaps the first time the word has been used in that sense) and shown to “an honest country foole” on his visit to town.
Future honest country fools can now see the Stone is in a new home on Cannon Street. Unfortunately it is somewhat obscured sitting in the dark. I’ve attached some photos from last year where it could be clearly seen during it sojourn at the Museum of London.
Écrit le 9 juillet 2019
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK185 662 contributions
févr. 2019 • En solo
Went to see the London stone expecting to see a historic landmark and something special. Literally it's a block of stone and the date and original purpose of the Stone are unknown. All we really have is some speculation about it's original purpose and use over the centuries.
A bit pointless when there's so much to see in London.
A bit pointless when there's so much to see in London.
Écrit le 16 février 2019
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London W2
1 contribution
nov. 2018 • En couple
After a small holiday, the London stone has now returned to 111 Cannon street and sits inside a nice glass enclosure. Don't forgot to stop by and have a look at this truly historic stone. This is the same stone that Jack Cade marched into the city in a rebellion against King Henry the VII and proclaimed himself lord of the city. It is viewable from the pavement (Sidewalk) and no longer has the bars in front so you can get a good picture of it..
Écrit le 5 décembre 2018
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stefano84101
Rome, Italie11 contributions
janv. 2018
il sito, probabilmente il milium da cui parte il chilometraggio delle strade dell'antica britannia, è una interessante scoperta storica nel cuore della romana Londinium, secondo alcuni il più antico monumento della città, secondo altri una sorta di talismano legato alle fortune della città
Écrit le 30 août 2018
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Oleg Pokrovskiy
Zhukovka, Russie36 562 contributions
mars 2018 • En couple
Видел этот большой камень в Лондонском музее,куда он попал на время реконструкции здания на Кэннон стрит.Этот камень известен в Лондоне с 11 века,историки пишут о нем,как о древнеримском центральном камне,куда сходились все дороги Римской Британии.Говорили,что это священный друидский камень.Версий много;для меня просто камень и камень.
Écrit le 2 mars 2018
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