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Was Roman temple at Greenwich Park dedicated to Britannia?

Posted on 01/10/2017 by greenwichpark

On 6 February 1902, Roman remains were discovered on an artificial mound on the east side of Greenwich Park. The then superintendent of Greenwich Park, Angus Webster, believed that the find – at that time thought to be of a … Continue reading →

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The Queen Elizabeth Oak – last survivor of ancient forest

Posted on 05/09/2017 by greenwichpark

The Queen Elizabeth Oak was the last survivor of the forest that grew on part of Blackheath, an outriding of the vast ancient raised tract of the impenetrable Forest of Anderida 120 miles long and nearly 40 miles (64km) wide … Continue reading →

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