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Royal Observatory, The Transit House

A Grade I Listed Building in Greenwich, London

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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

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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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