2023
SD1198 : Triangulation Pillar, Muncaster Fell
taken 1 year ago, 3 km from Gubbergill, Cumbria, England
This is 1 of 2 images, with title Triangulation Pillar, Muncaster Fell in this square
Triangulation Pillar, Muncaster Fell
Built from the local granite in 1949, the Ordnance Survey triangulation pillar is on the top of Hooker Crag which is one of the highest points on Muncaster Fell.
The flush bracket benchmark number S5763 marks a height of 231.346m above mean sea level (Ordnance Datum Newlyn), levelled in 1956 (detail photograph SD1198 : Flush Bracket Benchmark, Muncaster Fell).
The mountain directly behind the triangulation pillar is Scafell; Eskdale is the valley to the right.
The flush bracket benchmark number S5763 marks a height of 231.346m above mean sea level (Ordnance Datum Newlyn), levelled in 1956 (detail photograph SD1198 : Flush Bracket Benchmark, Muncaster Fell).
The mountain directly behind the triangulation pillar is Scafell; Eskdale is the valley to the right.
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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- Grid Square
- SD1198, 60 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Adrian Taylor (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Tuesday, 9 May, 2023 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Saturday, 13 May, 2023
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
SD 11213 98319 [1m precision]
WGS84: 54:22.3567N 3:22.0946W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: SD 11199 98312
- View Direction
- Northeast (about 45 degrees)
