London is home to many ancient and wondrous items, many of which are kept in museums and galleries. But, there are also ancient and historic objects simply dotted around London's many streets and thoroughfares.
The oldest of these objects would have to be the Needle of Thutmose III, which stands on Victoria Embankment. This obelisk dates from around 1450 BC.
Then there are the Roman remains, such as the amphitheatre, the old city walls and bastions, mosaics and the like. These were all created from 45 AD onwards.
However, this curious brown block, on display in St Vedast-alias-Foster Garden, is, I am sure, one of the oldest objects, as it dates from between 858 and 834 BC.
So, how did it end up in a church courtyard in London?
