Public art & sculpture · West Midlands
Imperial Measure
Imperial Measure — Public artwork (installation).
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Birmingham New Street · 0.4 km
About
Imperial Measure is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (installation).". Coordinates: 52.4798°, -1.9034°.
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Place summary
Imperial Measure is located in Birmingham, an unparished area of the West Midlands. This site is notable for its historical significance, serving as a reference point for measurement standards.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4798, -1.9034
- District
- Birmingham
- Parish
- Birmingham, unparished area
- Postcode
- B3 3DQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Birmingham Ladywood
- Nearest railway station
- Birmingham New Street — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Mo-Th 10:00-17:00, Fr 10:30-17:00,Sa-Su 10:00-17:00
- Official site
- www.bmag.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n2521041823 (ODbL)
- commons: Standard linear measures, Victoria Square, B2 - geograph.org.uk - 3309416.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Imperial Measure?
- Imperial Measure is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B3 3DQ), in the parish of Birmingham, unparished area.
- What is Imperial Measure?
- Imperial Measure — Public artwork (installation).
- How do I get to Imperial Measure?
- The nearest railway station is Birmingham New Street, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode B3 3DQ.
- How do I get to Imperial Measure?
- The nearest railway station is Birmingham New Street, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B3 3DQ.