OS benchmark and bolt - Machynlleth, St Peter's Church

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OS benchmark and bolt - Machynlleth, St Peter's Church

Image: © Richard Law Taken: 29 Apr 2016

A 1st Geodetic Levelling (1GL) bolt and benchmark on the wall of the church, originally levelled in mid 1852 as part of the Warrington to Pembroke Dock survey line at 46' 8.5" above Ordnance Datum Liverpool.

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Image Location

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Latitude
52.591747
Longitude
-3.853823