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Site ID :- GTL00204
Key Words :- water supply
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Address :- London, Greater London
Grid Reference :- TQ 173 749
Grid Co-ordinates :- Easting 517300 m, Northing 174900 m
Lat & Long (WGS84) :- 51.46093 , -0.312938
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Administrative Area :- Richmond upon Thames London Borough Council
Pre 1974 County :- Greater London Council
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Contributor :- GLIAS Database - 2 June 2018
Contributors Society :- Greater London Industrial Archaeology Society
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Description and History

Tunnel under river constructed around turn of century for Hampton to Barn Elms 42 in. diameter water main. Identical turret on opposite side of river. Ring's Observatory, Old Deer Park 173762. Although royal connection ceased 1842, continued in use as observatory and scientific establishment under British Association (until 1871); Royal Society (until 1910) and Meteorological Office (until 1980). Building restored for use as offices, but small museum also intended.

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Previous Comments:-

--- the following annotation is from Bob Rust, GLIAS :
GR (north side) TQ 1728 7485 (south side) TQ 1720 7475. Should that be King's Observatory (1851 7582) - Robert Mason - 10 September 2024 - Robert Mason - 12 September 2024

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