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The Meridian Building
Hob Uid: 610926
Location : Greater London Authority Greenwich Non Civil Parish
Grid Ref : TQ3888077320
Summary : A 17th-18th century two storey building with later additions forming part of the old Royal Observatory. Now contains the transit telescopes of three Astronomers Royal. The Prime Meridian runs through the eastern part of the building.
More information : TQ 38887732 Meridian Building [NAT] (1) A 17th-18th century two storey building with later additions. Now contains the transit telescopes of three Astronomers Royal. The Prime Meridian runs through the eastern part of the building (2).

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Source details : OS 1:1250 1971
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Source Number : 2
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Source details : DOE (HHR) Greenwich. 8-Jun-1973 87
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Source Number : 3
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Source details : Maritime Greenwich, Nomination for World Heritage Site Status. English Heritage.
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Built C17
Monument End Date : 1699
Monument Start Date : 1660
Monument Type : Observatory
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : altered C18
Monument End Date : 1799
Monument Start Date : 1700
Monument Type : Observatory
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : alterations C19
Monument End Date : 1900
Monument Start Date : 1801
Monument Type : Observatory
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : 20th Century
Display Date : change of use
Monument End Date : 1948
Monument Start Date : 1948
Monument Type : Observatory
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : 20th Century
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Monument Start Date : 1960
Monument Type : Museum
Evidence : Extant Building

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External Cross Reference Source : NBR Index Number
External Cross Reference Number : 82423
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TQ 37 NE 76
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Relationship type : General association

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Associated Activities :
Activity type : ARCHITECTURAL SURVEY
Start Date : 1995-01-01
End Date : 1998-12-31

Historic England Research Records

The Meridian Building