Triangulation Pillar, Hilly Fields near Brockley
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Triangulation Pillar, Hilly Fields near Brockley
Image: © Malc McDonald Taken: 29 Jun 2011
A triangulation pillar (or "trig point") on Hilly Fields near Brockley in south east London. Triangulation pillars are generally situated on top of hills. By measuring the angles between adjacent triangulation pillars, map makers were able to determine the exact shape of the country. A brief explanation about triangulation pillars can be found on the TrigPointingUK website http://www.trigpointinguk.com/info/trigpoints.php
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Image Location
Latitude
51.459655
Longitude
-0.024075