Spitalfields Charnel House
Wheelchair accessible
Preserved behind glass, the ruins of a medieval building used to store human remains.

📜 Medieval charnel house, oldest building in the area, preserved under glass.🔍 Once housed human remains from famine and plague victims, discovered in the late 1990s. # Why Go 🏛️ Explore a rare medieval charnel house and London's oldest building, a former hospital chapel.💀 See ancient human remains and medieval architecture.📖 Learn about London's ancient history, including famine and plague.🚶 View preserved ruins from above or below.🖼️ See unique sculptures by David Teager-Portman.🚶 Easy access in a modern area with restaurants and shops. # Why Avoid 💤 Small site, may not take long to explore.🌙 Limited lighting for nighttime surface-level view. # Cost 💰 Free entry. # Hours 🕒 Underground level: Monday - Friday 9 AM - 5 PM. Surface view: Daily, anytime. # Getting There 📍 Bishops Square, London, E1 6FQ, United Kingdom.🚇 Nearest stations are Liverpool Street (Tube/Overground) and Shoreditch High Street (Overground). # Accessibility ♿ Elevator available for underground access.

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