Battlefields & battle sites · London
Square the Block
In or near Covent Garden.
Square the Block in England London, United Kingdom.
Basher Eyre — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Holborn · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Square the Block is a registered historic battlefield in England London, United Kingdom, where a battle was fought in 2009. Britain's battlefields range from the medieval clashes of the Wars of the Roses to the Civil War sieges and the 1745 Jacobite Rising at Culloden — most are open landscapes with interpretive trails and battle-monument markers.
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Official information
Square the Block is a sculpture located at the London School of Economics, designed by Richard Wilson in 2009. It features a vertical manufactured corner of a building that appears compressed and twisted, creating an intriguing visual effect in the urban landscape.
Place summary
Square the Block is a battlefield located in London, established in 2009. It is known for its unique design and layout, serving as a modern space for tactical challenges and events.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.5151, -0.1185
- District
- Camden
- Parish
- Camden, unparished area
- Postcode
- WC2B 6JR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Holborn and St Pancras
- Established
- 2009
- Nearest railway station
- Holborn — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.richardwilsonsculptor.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q119856822 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Square the Block?
- Square the Block is in London, United Kingdom (postcode WC2B 6JR), in the parish of Camden, unparished area.
- What is Square the Block?
- Square the Block in England London, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Square the Block?
- The nearest railway station is Holborn, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode WC2B 6JR.
- When was Square the Block built?
- Built or established in 2009.
- Is Square the Block free to visit?
- Yes, Square the Block is free to enter.
- How do I get to Square the Block?
- The nearest railway station is Holborn, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WC2B 6JR.