Heritage railway stations · London
Dolphin Sundial
In or near City of London.
Dolphin Sundial — Public artwork (sculpture).
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Maze Hill · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Dolphin Sundial is a place of interest in London. Built or established in 1977, it dates from the modern period. It sits within the Greenwich and Woolwich parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Maze Hill, about 0.7 km away. Postcode area SE10.
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Official information
The Royal Observatory Greenwich is renowned as the location of the historic Prime Meridian, which divides the eastern and western hemispheres. Visitors can learn about the significance of the Prime Meridian in navigation and astronomy, and see the various meridian lines marked in the observatory's courtyard.
Place summary
The Dolphin Sundial is a modern sundial located in Greenwich, London (postcode SE10). Established in 1977, it serves as a functional timekeeping device and a public art installation.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4778, -0.0019
- District
- Greenwich
- Parish
- Greenwich, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE10 8XJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Greenwich and Woolwich
- Established
- 1977
- Nearest railway station
- Maze Hill — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.rmg.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n2795618226 (ODbL)
- commons: Sculpture at The Royal Observatory, Greenwich - DSC05553.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dolphin Sundial?
- Dolphin Sundial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE10 8XJ), in the parish of Greenwich, unparished area.
- What is Dolphin Sundial?
- Dolphin Sundial — Public artwork (sculpture).
- How do I get to Dolphin Sundial?
- The nearest railway station is Maze Hill, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE10 8XJ.
- When was Dolphin Sundial built?
- Built or established in 1977.
- Is Dolphin Sundial free to visit?
- Yes, Dolphin Sundial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dolphin Sundial?
- The nearest railway station is Maze Hill, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE10 8XJ.