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The Great Britain Guide

Natural landmarks · South East England

Meridian Line

In or near Rodmell.

Free admission

Meridian Line — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Meridian Marker Post - geograph.org.uk - 4050899

Andy Stephenson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Southease · 2.3 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Meridian Line is a other located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lewes Brooks SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Meridian Line is an imaginary line located in South-East England, marking the Prime Meridian at 0° longitude. It is significant for its role in global navigation and timekeeping. The line runs through Greenwich, where the Royal Observatory is situated, and serves as the reference point for Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.8333, -0.0013
County
East Sussex
District
Lewes
Parish
Rodmell
Postcode
BN7 3HU
Parliamentary constituency
Lewes
Nearest railway station
Southease2.3 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Meridian Line?
Meridian Line is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN7 3HU), in the parish of Rodmell.
What is Meridian Line?
Meridian Line — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Meridian Line?
The nearest railway station is Southease, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN7 3HU.
Is Meridian Line a protected site?
Yes — Meridian Line is part of the Lewes Brooks SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Meridian Line free to visit?
Yes, Meridian Line is free to enter.
How do I get to Meridian Line?
The nearest railway station is Southease, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN7 3HU.