Benchmark on Gregory Mill Lock
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Benchmark on Gregory Mill Lock
Image: © Shantavira Taken: 1 Sep 2014
This benchmark was established in 1849 during the First primary levelling of England & Wales, and was levelled with a height of 78.6900 feet [23.9847 metres] above mean sea level (Liverpool datum). It was included on the Manchester to Gloucester (Branch Levelling to Public Buildings, &c. in the City of Worcester and its environs) levelling line. The surveyor's description was "No. 15. Gregory Mill Lock, on Worcester and Birmingham Canal. Bolt in West side and South end ; level with surface." (Public Abstract p.40) The original bolt has been replaced by a more modern rivet. 2m SW of bottom gate, NW side of canal (opposite towpath), about 10m NE of footbridge.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.207238
Longitude
-2.219901