King's Standing view west - Kingstanding, North Birmingham
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King's Standing view west - Kingstanding, North Birmingham
Image: © Martin Richard Phelan Taken: 8 Jan 2018
This view is of the King's Standing, a possibly Bronze Age bowl barrow burial mound. Somewhat indistinct now after being dug out by a local landowner some years ago, the King's Standing was a spot where a king stood while deer were driven towards him while he and his retainers were out hunting and this has given its name to the area. During the Civil War in the 17th century, King Charles I (the First) reviewed his troops here on 18th October 1642 but it is doubtful whether this event gave rise to the name. Immediately to the east is the course of the Roman road known as Icknield, or Ryknild Street, which to the north of here runs through Sutton Park. It was scheduled as an Ancient Monument on 9th October 1981, entry no. (number) 1016437. Source:Historic England. Time taken 1.24 pm GMT (Greenwich Mean Time).
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Image Location
Latitude
52.55809
Longitude
-1.88284