Coronation Stone, Medieval coronation site in Kingston upon Thames, England
A substantial sarsen stone block rests on a heptagonal granite plinth between pillars topped with spears near the Kingston Guildhall.
Seven Anglo-Saxon monarchs received their crowns at this location between 925 and 979, including Æthelstan, Eadred, and Æthelred the Unready.
The stone represents the early English monarchy, with metal inscriptions of each crowned ruler's name embedded in the granite base.
Visitors can find the Coronation Stone at the intersection of High Street and Hogsmill River, protected by blue iron railings.
The stone served as a horse mounting block during the late 1700s before its installation at the market place in 1850.
Location: Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames
GPS coordinates: 51.40810,-0.30611
Latest update: May 11, 2025 13:55
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