The London Stone

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TQ 0271 9/5

Staines-upon-Thames WRAYSBURY ROAD LAMMAS RECREATIONAL PARK The London Stone

(Formerly listed as The London Stone, ASHBY RECREATION GROUND, Staines)

11.8.52

II Re-used, probably C17. Set on its present plinth 1826. It consists of a short panelled pillar-altar with the letters ... 0D.PR ... on abacus. The panels have to one side the City of London badge and to the other a monogram with 'R'. This stands on a panelled base with three steps. North face inscribed: "The ancient stone above this inscription is raised upon this pedestal exactly on the spot where it formerly stood. Inscribed ... City of London AD 1285." West face inscribed "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". Names of mariners are on the top step, including deputy master of Trinity House.

Listing NGR: TQ0276171786