Ordnance Survey Benchmark - Sawtry, Gidding Rd.
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Ordnance Survey Benchmark - Sawtry, Gidding Rd.
Image: © N Scott Taken: 11 Jan 2016
Ordnance Survey Benchmark (OSBM) used for levelling height above Ordnance Datum (OD). Height: 11.8354m OD (Newlyn). Mark verified by the Ordnance Survey in 1966. Description: NBM BLDG NW SIDE RD JUNC E ANG NE FACE. 0.5m above ground. 3rd Order BM. This new benchmark (NBM) replaced one on the pub opposite, after it was demolished. Close-up: Image
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Image Location
Latitude
52.438913
Longitude
-0.284805