Public art & sculpture · London
Thames Barrier Cross Section
In or near City of London.
Thames Barrier Cross Section — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
Stephen Richards — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pontoon Dock · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Thames Barrier Cross Section is a public art located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The Thames Barrier Cross Section is a public art installation located in London. It visually represents the engineering and design of the Thames Barrier, an essential flood defence structure. This artwork serves as an informative piece reflecting the significance of flood management in the city.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4944, 0.0372
- District
- Greenwich
- Parish
- Greenwich, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE7 8NQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Greenwich and Woolwich
- Nearest railway station
- Pontoon Dock — 0.9 km
Sources
- osm: node/8786796782 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thames Barrier Cross Section?
- Thames Barrier Cross Section is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE7 8NQ), in the parish of Greenwich, unparished area.
- What is Thames Barrier Cross Section?
- Thames Barrier Cross Section — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Thames Barrier Cross Section?
- The nearest railway station is Pontoon Dock, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE7 8NQ.
- Is Thames Barrier Cross Section free to visit?
- Yes, Thames Barrier Cross Section is free to enter.
- How do I get to Thames Barrier Cross Section?
- The nearest railway station is Pontoon Dock, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE7 8NQ.