Heritage railway stations · London
Monolith (Empyrean)
In or near Tyburn.
Monolith (Empyrean) — Public artwork (sculpture) by Barbara Hepworth.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Golders Green · 1.7 km
- Free entry
About
Monolith (Empyrean) is a place of interest in London. Built or established in 1953, it dates from the modern period. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Hampstead and Highgate parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Golders Green, about 1.7 km away. Postcode area NW3.
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Official information
Kenwood is a historic house located on the edge of Hampstead Heath, surrounded by beautiful landscaped gardens. Visitors can explore its stunning interiors and an impressive art collection, featuring works by renowned artists such as Rembrandt and Vermeer, all free of charge.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Hampstead Heath Woods SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Monolith (Empyrean) is a modern structure located in the NW3 postcode area of London, within the unparished area of Camden. Established in 1953, it is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its location in Hampstead Heath Woods SSSI.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5710, -0.1698
- District
- Camden
- Parish
- Camden, unparished area
- Postcode
- NW3 7JR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hampstead and Highgate
- Established
- 1953
- Nearest railway station
- Golders Green — 1.7 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; last entry at 4.30pm
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n804399731 (ODbL)
- commons: Barbara Hepworth monolyth empyrean.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monolith (Empyrean)?
- Monolith (Empyrean) is in London, United Kingdom (postcode NW3 7JR), in the parish of Camden, unparished area.
- What is Monolith (Empyrean)?
- Monolith (Empyrean) — Public artwork (sculpture) by Barbara Hepworth.
- How do I get to Monolith (Empyrean)?
- The nearest railway station is Golders Green, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode NW3 7JR.
- When was Monolith (Empyrean) built?
- Built or established in 1953.
- Is Monolith (Empyrean) a protected site?
- Yes — Monolith (Empyrean) is part of the Hampstead Heath Woods SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Monolith (Empyrean) free to visit?
- Yes, Monolith (Empyrean) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Monolith (Empyrean)?
- The nearest railway station is Golders Green, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NW3 7JR.