Benchmark, Howdon Lane, Goods Yard Wall
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Image: © Adrian Taylor Taken: 27 Jan 2022
Detail of the Ordnance Survey cut benchmark on the corner of the former railway goods yard wall near Howdon Level Crossing and Metro Station. The benchmark marks a height of 32.0985m above sea level (Ordnance Datum Newlyn) last verified in 1962 (location photograph Image).