A Neolithic burial mound located in Richmond Park, London, dating back to around 2500 BC, featuring a prominent earthwork surrounded by a ditch and bank, with a flat top and a slight depression in the center, possibly indicating the site of a former burial or ritual activity.
High point of Richmond Park, offering sweeping views to the west over Heathrow airport, with Windsor Castle just about visible in the distance. The most famous view is that of St Paul's Cathedral, under the metal archway between the rows of trees. The view of the cathedral dome is protected throughout London thanks to a historic ruling. Note, however, that the cathedral is only clearly visible through a good zoom lens or using the provided telescope. The Mound is nonetheless worth a visit, and like other points of interest within the park, is well maintained, with an information board outlining its history.
Gorgeous views. Has a telescope as well. A peaceful walk through surrounding gardens and poets corner is lovely, too. You can see St Paul's through the trees as that is a protected view.
Beautiful place, just cannot understand why the trees were cut , see the before and after
I can't believe it. I've lived in London for years, visited Richmond Park often and I was absolutely unaware of this point. You can easily see the upper part of the cathedral. Wonderful. I highly recommend spending time there. It's situated on the highest part of Richmond Park and originally is a burial mound (known as a 'barrow') . It affords an uninterrupted view of St Paul's Cathedral. Since 1937, the City of London Corporation has had a policy known as the 'St Paul's Heights' to protect and enhance important local views of the Cathedral from the South Bank, Thames bridges and certain points to the north, west and east.
A really nice spot with a great feature. It is really interesting that you can look through the "window" and have an uninterrupted view to St Paul's Cathedral.
Lovely view post the city side and towards Windsor
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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High point of Richmond Park, offering sweeping views to the west over Heathrow airport, with Windsor Castle just about visible in the distance. The most famous view is that of St Paul's Cathedral, under the metal archway between the rows of trees. The view of the cathedral dome is protected throughout London thanks to a historic ruling. Note, however, that the cathedral is only clearly visible through a good zoom lens or using the provided telescope. The Mound is nonetheless worth a visit, and like other points of interest within the park, is well maintained, with an information board outlining its history.
Gorgeous views. Has a telescope as well. A peaceful walk through surrounding gardens and poets corner is lovely, too. You can see St Paul's through the trees as that is a protected view.
Beautiful place, just cannot understand why the trees were cut , see the before and after
I can't believe it. I've lived in London for years, visited Richmond Park often and I was absolutely unaware of this point. You can easily see the upper part of the cathedral. Wonderful. I highly recommend spending time there. It's situated on the highest part of Richmond Park and originally is a burial mound (known as a 'barrow') . It affords an uninterrupted view of St Paul's Cathedral. Since 1937, the City of London Corporation has had a policy known as the 'St Paul's Heights' to protect and enhance important local views of the Cathedral from the South Bank, Thames bridges and certain points to the north, west and east.
A really nice spot with a great feature. It is really interesting that you can look through the "window" and have an uninterrupted view to St Paul's Cathedral.
Lovely view post the city side and towards Windsor
