Another in the occasional series on historic sites on the “Capital Ring” walk …
Shooters Hill is one of the highest points in, and at the outermost edge of, London, and commands fine views of the city to the west …
… and of the open countryside of Kent to the east.
It is traversed by the old Roman road to Kent now known as Watling Street, or, more prosaically, the A2. In Medieval times, the road formed the pilgrimage route from London to the shrine of the archbishop and saint Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral.
Shrewsbury Tumulus
On the brow of the hill, just under half a mile north of the water tower, and accessed by way of Shrewsbury Lane and Plum Lane, is a Bronze Age burial mound known as the Shrewsbury Tumulus. It is the only one of a number of such tumuli discovered in the 1930s to survive.
I agree with CA’s comments above. i’ve treated myself to a copy of your “Flower of All Cities” for Christmas. It’s winging its way to me as I write. Best wishes!
Many thanks, Ashley! I hope you enjoy the book!!
I absolutely love these posts and the linked articles. Fascinating stuff. Thanks so much.
Catherine
Many thanks for your most kind words – much appreciated!