Coronation Stone

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The Coronation Stone is an ancient block of stone in Kingston upon Thames traditionally associated with the crowning of several early English kings.

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Coronation Stone canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf historic monument
stone block
associatedEvent royal coronation ceremonies (traditional)
associatedWith Anglo-Saxon kings of England
King Athelstan
linked to: Athelstan

King Eadred
linked to: Eadred of England

King Eadwig
linked to: Eadwig of England

King Edgar the Peaceful
linked to: Edgar the Peaceful

King Edmund I
linked to: Edmund I of England

King Edward the Elder
linked to: Edward the Elder

King Æthelred the Unready
category Anglo-Saxon England
Monuments and memorials in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames
Stones
Tourist attractions in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames
condition well preserved
country England
United Kingdom
culturalRole civic symbol of Kingston upon Thames
era early medieval period
function commemorative monument
hasInscription plaque describing its coronation tradition
heritageDesignation scheduled monument
heritageStatus local landmark
locatedIn Greater London
Guildhall grounds, Kingston upon Thames
Kingston upon Thames
Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames
locatedNear Kingston Guildhall
River Thames
linked to: Thames
material stone
ownedBy Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames Council
publicAccess yes
significance symbol of Kingston’s royal connections
traditionallyAssociatedWith Anglo-Saxon coronations
crowning of early English kings
traditionStatus legendary association with multiple coronations
use coronation of kings
visibility outdoor display

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Kingston upon Thames hasLandmark Coronation Stone
Stone of Destiny alsoKnownAs Coronation Stone