Heritage railway stations · London
Rope circle
In or near City of London.
Rope circle — Public artwork (sculpture) by Wendy Taylor.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Tower Gateway · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Rope circle is a place of interest in London. Built or established in 1997, it dates from the modern period. It sits within the Poplar and Limehouse parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Tower Gateway, about 0.7 km away. Postcode area E1W.
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Official information
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Place summary
Rope Circle is a modern public artwork located in Tower Hamlets, London, established in 1997. It serves as a distinctive landmark in the area, contributing to the contemporary urban landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5057, -0.0668
- District
- Tower Hamlets
- Parish
- Tower Hamlets, unparished area
- Postcode
- E1W 1YD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Poplar and Limehouse
- Phone
- +44 (0)20 7264 5312
- Established
- 1997
- Nearest railway station
- Tower Gateway — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.skdocks.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n11040486889 (ODbL)
- commons: Rope Circle, Wendy Taylor, Hermitage Basin - 2023-03-18.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rope circle?
- Rope circle is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E1W 1YD), in the parish of Tower Hamlets, unparished area.
- What is Rope circle?
- Rope circle — Public artwork (sculpture) by Wendy Taylor.
- How do I get to Rope circle?
- The nearest railway station is Tower Gateway, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode E1W 1YD.
- When was Rope circle built?
- Built or established in 1997.
- Is Rope circle free to visit?
- Yes, Rope circle is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rope circle?
- The nearest railway station is Tower Gateway, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E1W 1YD.