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The Great Britain Guide

Public art & sculpture · London

Roman statue outside the Royal Brass Foundry, Woolwich

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Free admission

Roman statue outside the Royal Brass Foundry, Woolwich in England London, United Kingdom.

Dial Arch Pub Sign, Royal Arsenal, Woolwich - geograph.org.uk - 2568872

David Anstiss — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Woolwich · 0.1 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Roman statue outside the Royal Brass Foundry, Woolwich is a public sculpture in England London, United Kingdom. Britain's public art ranges from Henry Moore reclining figures and Anthony Gormley installations to the Angel of the North and the surviving statues of empire.

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From the Wikipedia article

The Deus Lunus (Moon God) statue, actually depicting a barbarian, is a late Roman sculpture which was found by British troops in 1801 at Alexandria, Egypt and brought to the UK in September 1802. The statue is today situated at the Royal Arsenal Brass Foundry building at the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, London.

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Coordinates
51.4923, 0.0694
District
Greenwich
Parish
Greenwich, unparished area
Postcode
SE18 6ST
Parliamentary constituency
Greenwich and Woolwich
Nearest railway station
Woolwich0.1 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Roman statue outside the Royal Brass Foundry, Woolwich?
Roman statue outside the Royal Brass Foundry, Woolwich is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE18 6ST), in the parish of Greenwich, unparished area.
What is Roman statue outside the Royal Brass Foundry, Woolwich?
Roman statue outside the Royal Brass Foundry, Woolwich in England London, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Roman statue outside the Royal Brass Foundry, Woolwich?
The nearest railway station is Woolwich, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE18 6ST.
Who owns Roman statue outside the Royal Brass Foundry, Woolwich?
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Is Roman statue outside the Royal Brass Foundry, Woolwich free to visit?
Yes, Roman statue outside the Royal Brass Foundry, Woolwich is free to enter.
How do I get to Roman statue outside the Royal Brass Foundry, Woolwich?
The nearest railway station is Woolwich, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE18 6ST.