OS benchmark & bridge dedication plaque - Wellington, King Street

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The photograph on this page of OS benchmark & bridge dedication plaque - Wellington, King Street by Richard Law as part of the Geograph project.

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OS benchmark & bridge dedication plaque - Wellington, King Street

Image: © Richard Law Taken: 8 Dec 2013

An OS cutmark (highlighted by the paint) lies at the foot of the bricks on this bridge over the Wolverhampton to Shrewsbury line, and was originally levelled at 98.187m above Ordnance Datum Newlyn. The lettering on the stone plaque in the background has not stood the test of time well, and the only legible word appears to be 'engineer', which suggests it records the design or erection of the bridge.

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Image Location

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Latitude
52.701045
Longitude
-2.512545