Spitalfields Charnel House

Tourist attraction in Tower Hamlets

Address: Bishops Square, London E1 6FQ, United Kingdom

Phone: nan

Region: Tower Hamlets

Nearest station: Liverpool Street (0.23 miles)

Rated: 4.5/5 on Google.

🏛️ The Spitalfields Charnel House is an underground archaeological site that used to be part of the Augustin Priory and Hospital of St Mary.
💀 The bones have been removed from the site and are now part of an exhibition, but it’s still interesting to see archaeology in-situ.
🔎 There are plaques on the site providing information about the crypt and former church, although some people find the philosophy included to be unnecessary.
⚒️ During the demolition of a non-Listed section of Spitalfields Market in 1999, a Roman-era stone sarcophagus with a woman’s remains was discovered.
👍 The site is sensitively arranged and well-maintained, giving visitors a chance to stand on glass panes and gaze directly into 2000 years’ worth of history beneath their feet.
⭐ People appreciate how this experience serves as a reminder of the impermanence of our surroundings.
💡 Mixed opinions exist about whether there is much to see at the Charnel House, with some finding it fascinating while others feel it may lack significant exhibits.

Options: Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Good for kids

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