The ancient Clattern Bridge in Kingston Upon Thames

Just a very short walk away from the Coronation Stone in Kingston is a remarkable old bridge, the Clattern Bridge which crosses over the Hoggsmill Rover. The current bridge was built in 1175AD and replaced a much older Anglo-Saxon bridge which was then known as the Clatrung Bridge. The bridge has had several similarly unusual… Continue reading The ancient Clattern Bridge in Kingston Upon Thames

The ancient coronation stone of Anglo-Saxon kings in SW London

Some attention is always given to the famous Scottish Stone of Scone which for centuries has been placed under the coronation throne and indeed was there when King Charles III was crowned. What perhaps is less well known that there is very much an English equivalent and it’s not one of those half hidden ancient… Continue reading The ancient coronation stone of Anglo-Saxon kings in SW London