Memorials & monuments · London
Sir Barnes Wallis & RRL memorial
In or near Colnbrook.
Sir Barnes Wallis & RRL memorial — a memorial in London, United Kingdom.
Derek Harper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Station B · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Sir Barnes Wallis & RRL memorial is a memorial located in London, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Harmondsworth Barn is a Grade I listed medieval barn built in 1426, notable for its impressive oak-framed structure and historical significance. Visitors can explore its remarkable interior, which showcases one of the most intact examples of medieval carpentry in the UK.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Sir Barnes Wallis & RRL memorial is located in London. It commemorates Sir Barnes Wallis, an engineer renowned for his contributions to aviation and the development of the bouncing bomb. The memorial serves as a tribute to his legacy and the work of the Royal Research Laboratories.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4882, -0.4825
- District
- Hillingdon
- Parish
- Hillingdon, unparished area
- Postcode
- UB7 0AP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hayes and Harlington
- Phone
- 020 8759 1874
- Nearest railway station
- Station B — 1 km
- Opening
- Open 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month, Apr to Oct, 11am-4pm
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/4370702737 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sir Barnes Wallis & RRL memorial?
- Sir Barnes Wallis & RRL memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode UB7 0AP), in the parish of Hillingdon, unparished area.
- What is Sir Barnes Wallis & RRL memorial?
- Sir Barnes Wallis & RRL memorial — a memorial in London, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sir Barnes Wallis & RRL memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Station B, about 1.0 km away. The nearest town is Colnbrook. Drivers can use postcode UB7 0AP.
- Is Sir Barnes Wallis & RRL memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Sir Barnes Wallis & RRL memorial is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Sir Barnes Wallis & RRL memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Sir Barnes Wallis & RRL memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sir Barnes Wallis & RRL memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Station B, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode UB7 0AP.