2008
SD2874 : Triangulation Pillar, Birkrigg Common
taken 17 years ago, near to Great Urswick, Cumbria, England
Triangulation Pillar, Birkrigg Common
The well cared for Ordnance Survey triangulation pillar on the summit of Birkrigg Common. In the background is the Leven Estuary, an arm of Morecambe Bay.
The pillar was constructed in 1949. The flush bracket benchmark number S5374 on the south face of the pillar marks a height of 136.4955m above sea level (Ordnance Datum Newlyn) last verified in 1968 (photograph SD2874 : Flush Bracket Benchmark, Birkrigg Common).
The pillar was constructed in 1949. The flush bracket benchmark number S5374 on the south face of the pillar marks a height of 136.4955m above sea level (Ordnance Datum Newlyn) last verified in 1968 (photograph SD2874 : Flush Bracket Benchmark, Birkrigg Common).
Ordnance Survey Trig Point
A triangulation station, also known as a triangulation pillar, trigonometrical station, trigonometrical point, trig station, trig beacon or trig point. Erected by the Ordnance Survey.
See Linkfor more details about Trig Stations.
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- SD2874, 37 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Adrian Taylor (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Sunday, 30 March, 2008 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Friday, 18 March, 2022
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
SD 28343 74220 [1m precision]
WGS84: 54:9.5261N 3:5.9303W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: SD 28341 74217
- View Direction
- North-northwest (about 337 degrees)
