SD1878 : Triangulation Pillar, Hodbarrow Point
taken 6 months ago, near to Haverigg, Cumbria, England
Triangulation Pillar, Hodbarrow Point
The Ordnance Survey triangulation pillar at Hodbarrow Point.
The pillar was constructed in 1949. The flush bracket benchmark number S5454 on the north east face of the pillar marks a height of 20.4399m above sea level (Ordnance Datum Newlyn) last verified in 1956 (photograph SD1878 : Flush Bracket Benchmark, Hodbarrow).
The pillar was constructed in 1949. The flush bracket benchmark number S5454 on the north east face of the pillar marks a height of 20.4399m above sea level (Ordnance Datum Newlyn) last verified in 1956 (photograph SD1878 : Flush Bracket Benchmark, Hodbarrow).
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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- SD1878, 71 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Adrian Taylor (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Tuesday, 22 April, 2025 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Thursday, 24 April, 2025
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
SD 18254 78187 [1m precision]
WGS84: 54:11.5742N 3:15.2627W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: SD 18256 78183
- View Direction
- North-northwest (about 337 degrees)
