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Greenwich Observatory

A Scheduled Monument in Greenwich West, Greenwich

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Coordinates

Latitude: 51.478 / 51°28'40"N

Longitude: -0.002 / 0°0'7"W

OS Eastings: 538848.441373

OS Northings: 177337.976883

OS Grid: TQ388773

Mapcode National: GBR L1.Q5M

Mapcode Global: VHGR7.X39T

Entry Name: Greenwich Observatory

Scheduled Date:

Source: Historic England

Source ID: 1002036

English Heritage Legacy ID: LO 51

County: Greenwich

Electoral Ward/Division: Greenwich West

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

Details

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Source: Historic England

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