St Albans
St Albans
The city of St Albans is located in Hertfordshire, in the southern part of England.
It is situated in the commuter belt north of London, and is known for its large cathedral. The cathedral features medieval wall paintings, and is a popular tourist destination.
Nearby, Verulamium Park contains ornamental lakes and the remains of the city’s ancient Roman wall. The Verulamium Museum is also located here, and displays artefacts from the city’s Roman past, including mosaics and the Sandridge Hoard of gold coins.
St Albans is a beautiful city with a rich history, and is well worth a visit.
Created: 24 May 2022 Edited: 29 November 2023
St Albans
Local History around St Albans
There are some historic monuments around including:
Roman remains S of Hansteads House, Netherwyld FarmReplica of the Mohne Dam, in the grounds of the Building Research Establishment, GarstonVerulamium, The FosseThe Clock TowerIron Age territorial boundary known as Beech Bottom DykeVerulamium, part of wall and ditch of Roman cityWheathampstead earthwork incorporating Devils Dyke and the SladRothamsted Romano-British cemeteryVerulamium, Prae Wood settlementVerulamium, site ofColney Chapel moated siteBacon's House, GorhamburySt Albans Abbey GatehouseDevils DitchSt Albans Abbey, site of conventual buildingsThe Pondyards, GorhamburyBatch Wood, moated manorial siteVerulamium, Bacons MountThe Benedictine Priory of St Mary (Sopwell Priory) and the post-medieval mansions known as Sopwell House or Lee Hall.Wildlife in and Around St Albans
Mammals found in St Albans
There have been 31 species of mammals recorded in the st-albans area.
| 45 Khz Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) |
| Badger (Meles meles) |
| Brown Long-Eared Bat (Plecotus auritus) |
| Chinese Barking Deer (Muntiacus reevesi) |
| Daubenton's Bat (Myotis daubentonii) |
| 55 Khz Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pygmaeus) |
| Brown Hare (Lepus europaeus) |
| Brown Rat (Rattus norvegicus) |
| Common Shrew (Sorex araneus) |
| Domestic Cat (Felis catus) |
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Birds found in St Albans
There have been 50 species of birds recorded in the st-albans area.
| Bar-Headed Goose (Anser indicus) |
| Buzzard (Buteo buteo) |
| Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) |
| Chukar Partridge (Alectoris chukar) |
| Common Swift (Apus apus) |
| Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis) |
| Cackling Goose (Branta hutchinsii) |
| Carolina Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) |
| Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) |
| Dark-bellied Brent Goose (Branta bernicla subsp. bernicla) |
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Fish found in St Albans
There have been 19 species of fish recorded in the st-albans area.
| Barbel (Barbus barbus) |
| Brown Trout (Salmo trutta subsp. fario) |
| Bullhead (Cottus gobio) |
| Chub (Squalius cephalus) |
| Dace (Leuciscus leuciscus) |
| Bream (Abramis brama) |
| Brown/Sea Trout (Salmo trutta) |
| Carp (Cyprinus carpio) |
| Crucian Carp (Carassius carassius) |
| Eel (Anguilla anguilla) |
