2022

SD3582 : Triangulation Pillar, Bigland Tarn

taken 2 years ago, near to Low Wood, Cumbria, England

Triangulation Pillar, Bigland Tarn
Triangulation Pillar, Bigland Tarn
The Ordnance Survey triangulation pillar on the summit of Grassgarth Heights, with Bigland Tarn and the Coniston Fells in the background.
The pillar was constructed in 1949. The flush bracket benchmark number S5590 on the north east face of the pillar marks a height of 205.236m above sea level (Ordnance Datum Newlyn) last levelled for height in 1972 (photograph SD3582 : Flush Bracket Benchmark, Bigland Tarn).
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 LinkExternal link for more details about Trig Stations.


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This photo is linked from: Automatic Clusters: · Bigland Tarn [12] · Bigland Heights [7] · Level [3] · Flush Bracket Benchmark [2] Other Photos: · Flush Bracket Benchmark, Bigland Tarn ·
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SD3582, 22 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Adrian Taylor   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Tuesday, 7 June, 2022   (more nearby)
Submitted
Tuesday, 28 June, 2022
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SD 35778 82581 [1m precision]
WGS84: 54:14.0932N 2:59.2073W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SD 35785 82575
View Direction
Northwest (about 315 degrees)
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