Royal Observatory, The Transit House is a Grade I listed building in the Greenwich local planning authority area, England. First listed on 8 June 1973. A Not specified Observatory.

Royal Observatory, The Transit House

WRENN ID: carved-string-nightshade
Grade: I
Local Planning Authority: Greenwich
Country: England
Date first listed: 8 June 1973
Type: Observatory
Period: Not specified
Source: Historic England listing

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TQ 3877 26/G54A

GREENWICH PARK SE10 Royal Observatory, The Transit House

I C17 and C18 two storey brick building with C19 and modern alterations. This contains the transit telescopes of three Astronomers Royal, with a collection of other relevant material; and the finally decided Prime Meridian runs through the eastern part. A series of rooms on the south side fitted and furnished as if to be used by the first Astronomer Royal in late C17.

Listing NGR: TQ3888877321

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