St Albans in Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Holywell House
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 18, 2024
1. Holywell House Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is May 26, 1650.
Location. 51° 44.886′ N, 0° 20.48′ W. Marker is in St Albans, England, in Hertfordshire. It is at the intersection of Holywell Hill and Bellmont Hill, on the right when traveling west on Holywell Hill. The marker is mounted to a brick retaining wall at the street corner. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 76 Holywell Hill, St Albans, England AL1 1DH, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is in the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Lost Abbey (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Verdun Tree (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); An Ancient Story, An Ancient Building (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The Abbey Gatehouse and Romeland (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Farriers Arms (approx. half a kilometer away); Betty Entwistle (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); St Germain's Block (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); The London Gate (approx. 0.8 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St Albans.
Also see . . . John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough (Wikipedia).
Overview: General John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough,(Submitted on June 6, 2024.)1st Prince of Mindelheim, 1st Count of Nellenburg, Prince of the Holy Roman Empire, KG, PC (26 May 1650 16 June 1722 O.S.) was an English soldier and statesman. From a gentry family, he served as a page at the court of the House of Stuart under James, Duke of York, through the 1670s and early 1680s, earning military and political advancement through his courage and diplomatic skill. He is known for never having lost a battle.
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2024, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 197 times since then and 20 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on June 6, 2024, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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