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Coombe Conduit
Heritage Open Day: Coombe Conduit is one of Kingston’s most important ancient monuments. It was built around 1540 as part of a system to collect fresh water from springs on Kingston Hill and channel it to the palace of Hampton Court. In its atmospheric interior visitors can see crystal-clear water still flowing into lead-lined cisterns in two brick-walled chambers, which are connected by an 80ft underground passage. The imposing entry to the Conduit is a chapel-like building in stone and brick,
Sat 9 Sep:1200-1600. Sun 10 Sep:1200-1600. Free Entry.
Lord Chancellor Walk, Coombe Lane West, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey KT2 7HE
Sat 9 Sep 2017 and Sun 10 Sep 2017
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