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THE MERIDIAN BUILDING

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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.

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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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(1) Ordnance Survey Map (Scale / Date)

OS 1:1250 1971

(2) List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest

DOE (HHR) Greenwich. 8-Jun-1973 87

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Maritime Greenwich, Nomination for World Heritage Site Status. English Heritage.

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