The CC Trig Point bagger thread, now incorporating other interesting geographs

[classic33]

I assume you mean the bench marks?
I've used OS Locate app at each one and it gives a six figure reading,
eg. Beith Old Church t'other day..
OS Locate says NS 351 539
OS CBM database file NS 3518 5395

Give a rough estimation to track down on the database.

I'm looking for some I used my Etrex 30 but as usual, I can't find anything, I'll try to get something done.

The flat stones, usually at ground level, opposed to the pillars.

Three maps(OS) give a different location for a nearby one. Abou 120 foot difference between the extremes. Marked as not there, but the pictures and latest map showing it are too far SE.

 

[Bobby Mhor]

OS maps are regarded as the best, most accurate maps in the world..(certainly in the days of no GPS, yes)
I've noticed some anomalies in my local area, reported to them for further reference.
I've noticed folk mentioning on the Bench Mark site about the odd discrepancy in OS coords, one I know says 55m which I still think is well accepted as the database measurements on the old CBMs etc were done without GPS.
OS maps can be inaccurate on occasion, Google tells you some stories.




I've a Russian map on my wall

(I've used the NLS sample)
Dated but very accurate...
Interesting article on 'Wired' HERE

 

[PeteXXX]

Here are the rest ,

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Ruston Hall

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Rothwell Bridge Street

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Oppisite The Tollmache Arms , Harrington

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1st House on the right Coming into Lamport


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Lamport Church

A great haul!

 

[classic33]

Supposed to be one here!

Mulculture Road.

Parish Church, tower

Town Hall, TP14309 - Town Hall Spire Halifax

 

[PeteXXX]

Supposed to be one here!
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Mulculture Road.

That's quite a deep hole. I'd assumed they were just bolted on flush!

 

[classic33]

That's quite a deep hole. I'd assumed they were just bolted on flush!

Over 6 inches deep. First thought was a post box, but the building its on/in predates the post. Can't have been in use in for the building as its less than halfway through.

Might explain why they seem hard to locate.

 

[Bobby Mhor]

BBC website article HERE
I couldn't resist this one...

 

[Drago]

Looks like the flush bracket and the entire chunk of concrete that encased it has been prised out. I'd love one on the mantlepice.

 

[Drago]

Nice to see User9609 keeping it traditional, bagging (possible) trigs with steel.

 

[classic33]

Looks like the flush bracket and the entire chunk of concrete that encased it has been prised out. I'd love one on the mantlepice.

Lump of concrete?

 

[classic33]

OS maps are regarded as the best, most accurate maps in the world..(certainly in the days of no GPS, yes)
I've noticed some anomalies in my local area, reported to them for further reference.
I've noticed folk mentioning on the Bench Mark site about the odd discrepancy in OS coords, one I know says 55m which I still think is well accepted as the database measurements on the old CBMs etc were done without GPS.
OS maps can be inaccurate on occasion, Google tells you some stories.




I've a Russian map on my wall
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(I've used the NLS sample)
Dated but very accurate...
Interesting article on 'Wired' HERE

http://trigpointing.uk/trig/8436 puts it at the upper white mark, water butt
OS maps show it at the lower one, below the quarry.
A fair bit between the two points.

 

[biggs682]

Just a few today

First one old barn between Whiston and Grendon

Next one not convinced Denton church a lot of the masonry was very crumbly .

Next one is on the front of the Falcon Hotel building that was.

Next up is one at a BT building in a lay bay as you go into Yardley Hastings.

This one is on a bridge about 100 yrd before Easton Maudit church

And lastly a plate on the ex Drage factory in Bozeat

 

[biggs682]

The Bt building I stumbled upon this morning looks to be a very interesting building .

Looking through the windows it looks like it could quite easily be a museum loads of bits and bobs on desk's that looked like it had not been used for year's .

General site condition reflected same , gateway was open, otherwise I would not have gone in .

 

[Bobby Mhor]

The By building I stumbled upon this morning looks to be a very interesting building .

Looking through the windows it looks like it could quite easily be a museum loads of bits and bobs on desk's that looked like it had not been used for year's .

General site condition reflected same , gateway was open, otherwise I would not have gone in .

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Busy man, well done!

 

[Bobby Mhor]

http://trigpointing.uk/trig/8436 puts it at the upper white mark, water butt
OS maps show it at the lower one, below the quarry.
A fair bit between the two points.
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2016 OS map hasn't got any trig marked at all.
Looking at Trigpointing, they all assume the base is under the water butt..