Labyrinthos Photo Library

English Turf Labyrinths

Often difficult to date, the eight surviving historic turf labyrinths in England date from the late medieval to the 19th century. In recent years they have been joined by a number of modern examples and replicas in parks and playgrounds, on hilltops and headlands.


*Alkborough, Lincolnshire*	*Alkborough, Lincolnshire*

*Saffron Walden, Essex*	*Saffron Walden, Essex*

*Hilton, Cambridgeshire*	*Hilton, Cambridgeshire*

*Wing, Rutland*	*Wing, Rutland*

*Breamore, Hampshire*	*Breamore, Hampshire*

*Dalby, Yorkshire*	*Dalby, Yorkshire*

*St.Catherine's Hill, Hampshire*	*St.Catherine's Hill, Hampshire*

*Solsbury Hill, Batheaston, Avon*	Somerton, Oxfordshire (note: this labyrinth is private)

*Dalby by night!*	*Ceramic labyrinth, Wing*

*Ceramic labyrinth, Wing*

We also have graphics, plans and line illustrations of turf labyrinths available - click here to see some of our collection.

We now have a map of the historic turf labyrinths in England, with information about each labyrinth location and visiting information.

All of the images on this page (and many more besides!) are available for licenced reproduction. For details of reproduction fees and permission proceedures, send us an e-mail with details of your planned usage and format requirements.