Saffron Walden Maze, Saffron Walden, United Kingdom

The Saffron Walden maze is the largest of the eight historic turf labyrinths still in existence in England. Although probably created in the Middle Ages for religious purposes, the maze has more recently been used for games and festivities.

Address

Chaters Hill 2, Saffron Walden, United Kingdom

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Details

Founded: Probably medieval
Category: Miscellaneous historic sites in United Kingdom

More Information

www.visitsaffronwalden.gov.uk
en.wikipedia.org
www.worldwidewriter.co.uk

Rating

4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Hilton maze (37,3 km)

User Reviews

Cheryl Keen (3 months ago)
Would recommend the prawn casserole! Very tasty! Swapped to rice as GF option. Would love for the mint tea to be more fresh but nice anyway! Lovely evening with friends.

Jacques Terrei (4 months ago)
Really good place for Turkish food. Affordable with friendly staff and a good measured service provision.

Matthew Quinn (4 months ago)
Best restaurant in Walden! Always excellent service and amazing turkish food. Yum!!

Ian Berridge (6 months ago)
Decided on this restaurant over a traditional pub. Glad I did. Good service and very tasty food.

Michelle Lawson (3 years ago)
The staff were so welcoming. The food is freshly cooked and so delicious.

Featured Historic Landmarks, Sites & Buildings

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Church of St Donatus

The Church of St Donatus name refers to Donatus of Zadar, who began construction on this church in the 9th century and ended it on the northeastern part of the Roman forum. It is the largest Pre-Romanesque building in Croatia.

The beginning of the building of the church was placed to the second half of the 8th century, and it is supposed to have been completed in the 9th century. The Zadar bishop and diplomat Donat (8th and 9th centuries) is credited with the building of the church. He led the representations of the Dalmatian cities to Constantinople and Charles the Great, which is why this church bears slight resemblance to Charlemagne's court chapels, especially the one in Aachen, and also to the Basilica of San Vitale in Ravenna. It belongs to the Pre-Romanesque architectural period.

The circular church, formerly domed, is 27 m high and is characterised by simplicity and technical primitivism.

Saffron Walden Maze