Historic houses · London
Transit House at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich
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Transit House at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich — Grade I listed house in Royal Borough of Greenwich, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Maze Hill · 0.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Transit House at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich is a historic house in the United Kingdom — typically a country seat, manor, or town house with notable architecture or history. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed house in Royal Borough of Greenwich, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.4778°, -0.0014°.
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Official information
The Royal Observatory Greenwich is renowned as the location of the historic Prime Meridian, which divides the eastern and western hemispheres. Visitors can learn about the significance of the Prime Meridian in navigation and astronomy, and see the various meridian lines marked in the courtyard.
Place summary
Transit House at the Royal Observatory is a historic house located in Greenwich, London (postcode SE10). This Grade I listed building serves as a notable example of astronomical architecture and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site encompassing the Royal Observatory.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4778, -0.0014
- District
- Greenwich
- Parish
- Greenwich, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE10 8XJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Greenwich and Woolwich
- Nearest railway station
- Maze Hill — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.rmg.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17527585 (CC0)
- commons: EH1220877 Royal Observatory the Transit House 02.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Transit House at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich?
- Transit House at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE10 8XJ), in the parish of Greenwich, unparished area.
- What is Transit House at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich?
- Transit House at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich — Grade I listed house in Royal Borough of Greenwich, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Transit House at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich?
- The nearest railway station is Maze Hill, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE10 8XJ.
- Is Transit House at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich a listed building?
- Transit House at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- How do I get to Transit House at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich?
- The nearest railway station is Maze Hill, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE10 8XJ.