The London Stone

The London Stone is a Grade II listed structure located in Lammas Recreational Park, Staines-upon-Thames. It was likely reused from the 17th century and was set on its current plinth in 1826. The stone features a short panelled pillar-altar with the letters ... 0D.PR ... on the abacus. One side displays the City of London badge, while the other side has a monogram with the letter 'R'. This pillar-altar stands on a panelled base that includes three steps.

The north face of the stone is inscribed with a message stating that the ancient stone is raised upon the pedestal exactly where it originally stood, with the date "City of London AD 1285." The west face bears an inscription noting that "The Right Honourable William Venables Lord Mayor of London and Conservator of the River of Thames viewed this western boundary of the City's jurisdiction of the said River marked by the ancient stone raised upon this pedestal. Erected AD 1285. On the 29th day of July AD 1826. God preserve the City of London." Additionally, the names of mariners, including the deputy master of Trinity House, are inscribed on the top step.