Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

The London Road

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, May 5, 2026

1. The London Road Marker

Inscription. This wall marks the eastern boundary of the London Road used by mediaeval kings and the only route between London and the north until the late 14th century.

King Richard the Lionheart travelled along this road in 1194.

There has been a boundary here for at least a thousand years.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1194.

Location. 52° 45.779′ N, 0° 53.179′ W. Marker is in Melton Mowbray, England, in Leicestershire. It can be reached from Burton Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12 Burton Street, Melton Mowbray, England LE13 1AY, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Midlands.

Globally, it is on 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 16 kilometers of this marker, measured as the

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crow flies: Burton Street (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Melton Mowbray Town Estate (about 90 meters away); King Street (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); The Medieval Garden King Street (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Hudson's Cottage (approx. 14.6 kilometers away); Fit for a King (approx. 14.8 kilometers away); Friends Meeting House - Oakham (approx. 14.8 kilometers away); Ancient Customs (approx. 14.9 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Melton Mowbray.

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, May 5, 2026

2. The London Road Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 17, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 15, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.