London Stone, London

Name: London Stone
Address: London, United Kingdom

#561 among attractions in London

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Facts and practical information

London Stone is a historic landmark housed at 111 Cannon Street in the City of London. It is an irregular block of oolitic limestone measuring 53 × 43 × 30 cm, the remnant of a once much larger object that had stood for many centuries on the south side of the street. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°31'4"N, 0°5'49"W

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City of London (Aldersgate)London United Kingdom

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London Stone – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum of London, Barbican Centre, Memorial to Heroic Self-Sacrifice, St Bartholomew-the-Great.

~80 ftNE
London stories from prehistory to today
Museum of London, London
1 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London, the Museum of London offers a captivating journey through the city's tumultuous history, from its ancient roots to the bustling metropolis it is today. This esteemed institution is a treasure trove for anyone interested in London's past...
~1340 ftNE
Multi-arts cultural and exhibition centre
Barbican Centre, London
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London, the Barbican Centre stands as a celebrated hub for the performing arts. Opened in 1982, this brutalist structure is one of the most prominent arts venues in England, offering a diverse range of theater, dance, film, and music events.
~380 ftSW
Memorial
Memorial to Heroic Self-Sacrifice, London
2 min walk • Nestled within the heart of London’s bustling metropolis lies a poignant tribute to extraordinary valor, the Memorial to Heroic Self-Sacrifice. This understated yet powerful landmark is located in Postman's Park, a tranquil oasis amidst the city's dynamic energy.
~740 ftNW
Church, Romanesque architecture, Reportedly haunted
St Bartholomew-the-Great, London
4 min walk • The Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great, sometimes abbreviated to Great St Bart's, is a mediaeval church in the Church of England's Diocese of London located in Smithfield within the City of London.
~1240 ftSW
Square
Paternoster Square, London
7 min walk • Paternoster Square is an urban development, owned by the Mitsubishi Estate Co. next to St Paul's Cathedral in the City of London. The area, which takes its name from Paternoster Row, once centre of the London publishing trade, was devastated by aerial bombardment in The Blitz during the Second World War.
~700 ftE
City wall, Postmodern architecture
125 London Wall, London
4 min walk • 125 London Wall, also known as Alban Gate, is a postmodernist building on London Wall in the City of London. Along with Embankment Place and Vauxhall Cross, it has been described as one of the three projects that established designer Sir Terry Farrell's reputation in the late 1980s-to-early 1990s period.
~740 ftNW
Nightlife
Hand and Shears, London
4 min walk • The Hand and Shears is a Grade II listed public house at 1 Middle Street, Smithfield, London. It is on the Campaign for Real Ale's National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors. It was built in the early-mid 19th century.
~1280 ftW
Church
St Sepulchre-without-Newgate, London
7 min walk • Holy Sepulchre London formerly and in some official uses Saint Sepulchre-without-Newgate is the largest Anglican parish church in the City of London.
~1390 ftSW
Edwardian architecture
Old Bailey, London
7 min walk • The Central Criminal Court of England and Wales, commonly referred to as the Old Bailey after the street on which it stands, is a criminal court building in central London, one of several that houses the Crown Court of England and Wales.
~1080 ftSE
Vernacular architecture, Georgian architecture, City hall
Guildhall, London
6 min walk • Guildhall is a municipal building in the Moorgate area of the City of London, England. It is off Gresham and Basinghall streets, in the wards of Bassishaw and Cheap.
~1100 ftE
Museum
Chartered Insurance Institute, London
6 min walk • The Chartered Insurance Institute is a professional body dedicated to building public trust in the insurance and financial planning profession. The CII's purpose, as set out in its 1912 royal charter, is to 'Secure and justify the confidence of the public' in its members and the insurance sector as a whole.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to London Stone?

Nearby attractions include Museum of London, London (1 min walk), Postman's Park, London (2 min walk), Memorial to Heroic Self-Sacrifice, London (2 min walk), St Anne and St Agnes, London (2 min walk).

How to get to London Stone by public transport?

The nearest stations to London Stone:

Bus

Little Britain • Lines: 56 (2 min walk)
Museum of London • Lines: 56 (2 min walk)

Metro

St. Paul's • Lines: Central (5 min walk)
Barbican • Lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan (5 min walk)

Train

City Thameslink (9 min walk)
Bank (12 min walk)

Ferry

Blackfriars Pier • Lines: Rb6 (14 min walk)
Bankside Pier • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2 (16 min walk)

Light rail

Bank Platform 10 • Lines: B-L, B-Wa (14 min walk)
Tower Gateway Platform 1 • Lines: Tg-B (28 min walk)