Cut Benchmark- Milestone on A386 at Blackdown, Devon UK.
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Sir Lose-a-lot
N 50° 36.750 W 004° 06.551
30U E 421523 N 5607321
A cut benchmark on a milestone 10 miles from Okehampton and 5 miles from Tavistock. It is alongside the A386, NW side of the road
Waymark Code: WM5HAJ
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/08/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Brentorboxer
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This cut benchmark is a 1GL benchmark which dates from the First Geodetic Survey of England. Its is mark number 454 on the Bridgewater to Plymouth line of levelling which took place 18th July 1849 and 20th February 1850. At that time it was calculated that the benchmark was 987.396 feet above sea-level. The benchmark was originally 1.34 feet above ground level.
Type of Trigpoint: Cut Bench Mark

Condition: Good

Number on Flush Bracket: Not Applicable
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