Coronation Stone

The Coronation Stone is an ancient sarsen stone block which is believed to have been the site of the coronation of seven Anglo-Saxon kings. It is currently located next to the Guildhall in Kingston upon Thames, England.

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Type: Monument
Description: stone in Kingston, United Kingdom associated with the coronation ceremonies of Anglo-Saxon kings
Also known as: “Coronation Stone, Kingston upon Thames” and “The Coronation Stone”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Rose Theatre Kingston and All Saints Church.

Rose Theatre Kingston

Theater building

Photo: Jim Linwood, CC BY 2.0.

The Rose Theatre Kingston is a theatre on Kingston High Street in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames in London, England. The theatre seats 822 around a wide, thrust stage.

All Saints Church

Church

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All Saints Church is the historic parish church of Kingston upon Thames in southwest London, and is set between the ancient Market Place and the main shopping centre. All Saints Church is situated 760 feet north of Coronation Stone.

Shrubsole Memorial

Work of art

Photo: Des Blenkinsopp, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Shrubsole Memorial is a work of art, which is situated 390 feet north of Coronation Stone.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kingston upon Thames and Hampton Wick.

Kingston upon Thames

Town

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Kingston upon Thames, colloquially known as Kingston, is a town in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, south-west London, England. It is situated on the River Thames, 10 miles south-west of Charing Cross.