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 (5 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 (6 months ago)
Really good place for Turkish food. Affordable with friendly staff and a good measured service provision.

Matthew Quinn (6 months ago)
Best restaurant in Walden! Always excellent service and amazing turkish food. Yum!!

Ian Berridge (8 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.

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Argos Theater

The ancient Argos Theater was built in 320 BC. and is located in Argos, Greece against Larissa Hill. Nearby from this site is Agora, Roman Odeon, and the Baths of Argos. The theater is one of the largest architectural developments in Greece and was renovated in ca 120 AD.

The Hellenistic theater at Argos is cut into the hillside of the Larisa, with 90 steps up a steep incline, forming a narrow rectilinear cavea. Among the largest theaters in Greece, it held about 20,000 spectators and is divided by two landings into three horizontal sections. Staircases further divide the cavea into four cunei, corresponding to the tribes of Argos A high wall was erected to prevent unauthorized access into the theatron and may have helped the acoustics, but it is said the sound quality is still very good today.

Around 120 CE, both theaters were renovated in the Roman style.

Saffron Walden Maze