London Stone
Preserved but no longer current.
Meaning · English
The ancient Roman stone now fixed for security in the wall of St. Swithin's church, facing Cannon Street station, and guarded by an iron grille.
Era: ca. 1898 (Victorian)
Sources & notes
Reproduced from Brewer’s Dictionary of Phrase and Fable (1898 edition, public domain; archive.org, retrieved 2026-07-31; OCR text, minor errors possible). Reflects the scholarship and attitudes of its era.
Common questions
What does “London Stone” mean?
The ancient Roman stone now fixed for security in the wall of St. Swithin's church, facing Cannon Street station, and guarded by an iron grille.
Is “London Stone” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.