Benchmark on Handley Monument
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Benchmark on Handley Monument
Image: © Roger Templeman Taken: 27 Jun 2023
Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark levelled at 15.462m above Newlyn Datum in 1956 verified 1965. The mark was previously levelled at 51.409 feet above Liverpool Datum during the London to Doncaster 1GL Survey of 21 June 1848 - 18 December 1851. The surveyor's description was 'No. 786. Mark on South-east side of Hanley's Monument, South-street, Sleaford ; 1.31 ft. above surface'
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Image Location
Latitude
52.996664
Longitude
-0.408798