Public art & sculpture · London
A million years in Purfleet
In or near Swanscombe.
A million years in Purfleet — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
David Anstiss — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Purfleet · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
A million years in Purfleet is a public art located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Purfleet Heritage and Military Centre is located in a historic Grade 1 listed building that served as a Royal Gunpowder Magazine. Visitors can explore military artefacts, participate in guided tours, and learn about the local history and military heritage of Purfleet.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Inner Thames Marshes SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
A Million Years in Purfleet is a public art installation located in London. This work is notable for its exploration of time and history, reflecting the area's geological and cultural narratives. It serves as a contemporary expression within the urban landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.4861, 0.2286
- District
- Thurrock
- Parish
- Thurrock, unparished area
- Postcode
- RM19 1ZZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thurrock
- Phone
- +44 1708890874
- Nearest railway station
- Purfleet — 0.8 km
- Official site
- purfleet-hmc.org
Sources
- osm: way/307495538 (ODbL)
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Rainham Marshes Nature Reserve
Wildlife reserves · 0.5 km
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High House, Purfleet
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Archaeological sites · 2.2 km
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Mardyke (river)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is A million years in Purfleet?
- A million years in Purfleet is in London, United Kingdom (postcode RM19 1ZZ), in the parish of Thurrock, unparished area.
- What is A million years in Purfleet?
- A million years in Purfleet — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to A million years in Purfleet?
- The nearest railway station is Purfleet, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode RM19 1ZZ.
- Is A million years in Purfleet a protected site?
- Yes — A million years in Purfleet is part of the Inner Thames Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is A million years in Purfleet free to visit?
- Yes, A million years in Purfleet is free to enter.
- How do I get to A million years in Purfleet?
- The nearest railway station is Purfleet, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RM19 1ZZ.