Astronomy Observatories - UCL Quadrangle, Gower Street, London, UK
N 51° 31.466 W 000° 08.031
30U E 698822 N 5712041
The co-ordinates give are for one of two identical octagonal, disused astronomical observatories in the Quad of University College London, Gower Street. Each side is about eight feet in length and height to top of the dome is about fifteen feet.
Waymark Code: WMF8JA
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/10/2012
Views: 1
The observatories are listed buildings and the entry at the
English Heritage website [visit
link] tells us:
"Two observatories. c1804-6. Vermiculated stone with
domed lead roofs. Ashlar dressings. Octagonal plan. Barred windows and wooden
2-panel doors. Projecting moulded stone cornices.
INTERIORS: not inspected. The buildings around the
quadrangle of University College form a group."
Relevant Web Site: Not listed
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