Where is Roman Columns?

Roman Columns is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode CM17 0NA), in the parish of Harlow, unparished area.

Is Roman Columns free to visit?

Yes, Roman Columns is free to enter.

How do I get to Roman Columns?

Drivers can navigate to postcode CM17 0NA. It sits within the Harlow parliamentary constituency.

Memorials & monuments · London

Roman Columns

Free admission

Roman Columns — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.

Classical Folly in The Gibberd garden - geograph.org.uk - 4997273 — Glyn Baker — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–45 min

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Roman Columns is a memorial located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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From the Wikipedia article

Roman column, York, is a surviving element of the Roman presence in York, England, located just south of York Minster. Dating to the early 2nd century AD, it originally formed part of the headquarters building (principia) of Eboracum, the Roman name for York. It is one of the few visible examples of Roman architecture in the north of England.

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Background

Description

The column is approximately 9.5 metres (31 feet) in height. It is made up of eight cylindrical drums of Magnesian Limestone, a common building material in the region during the Roman period. Its design is functional and consistent with Roman military architecture. The visible shaft is composed mostly of original Roman stonework, although the base is modern. Faint tool marks and ancient repairs are visible upon inspection, offering evidence of Roman construction methods.

Visiting

Although the column has not appeared prominently in popular media, it is featured in local publications and visual art as a representation of York's Roman heritage. It is frequently photographed in conjunction with the Minster, and is sometimes used as a backdrop during historical-themed events held in Minster Yard.

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Coordinates: 51.7929, 0.1471
County: Essex
District: Harlow
Parish: Harlow, unparished area
Postcode: CM17 0NA
Parliamentary constituency: Harlow
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Official site: elimmeadows.co.uk

Sources

osm: node/4720040038 (ODbL)
wikipedia: Roman column, York (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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