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Pole Hill Obelisk and View of London

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    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    May 15, 2020

    Pole Hill is a hill on what was the border between Greater London and Essex. From its summit, there is an extensive view over much of east, north and west London.

      August 2, 2020

      This pillar was erected in 1824 under the direction of the Reverend John Pond, MA, Astronomer Royal. It was placed on the Greenwich Meridian and its purpose was to indicate the direction of true north from the transit telescope of the Royal Observatory. The Greenwich Meridian as changed in 1850 and adopted by international agreement in 1884 as the line of zero longitude passes 19 feet to the east of this pillar.

        September 16, 2020

        Interesting marker erected to show North from the Royal Observatory back in the day.

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          Location: London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom

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