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Latitude: 51.4778 / 51°28'40"N
Longitude: -0.0014 / 0°0'5"W
OS Eastings: 538888
OS Northings: 177321
OS Grid: TQ388773
Mapcode National: GBR L1.QB2
Mapcode Global: VHGR7.X3MY
Plus Code: 9C3XFXHX+4C
Entry Name: Royal Observatory, The Transit House
Listing Date: 8 June 1973
Grade: I
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1220877
English Heritage Legacy ID: 200388
ID on this website: 101220877
Location: Greenwich Park, Greenwich, London, SE10
County: London
District: Greenwich
Electoral Ward/Division: Greenwich West
Parish: Non Civil Parish
Built-Up Area: Greenwich
Traditional County: Kent
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Greater London
Church of England Parish: Greenwich St Alfege
Church of England Diocese: Southwark
Tagged with: House
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TQ 3877
26/G54A
GREENWICH PARK SE10
Royal Observatory, The Transit House
I
C17 and C18 two storey brick building with C19 and modern alterations. This contains the transit telescopes of three Astronomers Royal, with a collection of other relevant material; and the finally decided Prime Meridian runs through the eastern part. A series of rooms on the south side fitted and furnished as if to be used by the first Astronomer Royal in late C17.
Listing NGR: TQ3888877321
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