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[Closed] WayPoints / Trig Stones . . .?

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So, there are some places were i go riding (Grenoside/Wharncliffe, Stainburn, Ladybower (Win Hill) and i see these stones. Just over a meter high and seem to be the highest point around with a small disc in the top of them with 3 points.

My question is:

What are / where they used for?
Whats there proper name?

Ta


 
Posted : 12/12/2010 8:18 pm
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triangulation_station


 
Posted : 12/12/2010 8:19 pm
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You mean Ordnance Survey Triangulation pillars?? They used to be used for making measurements between known points for map making. We've got them satellites now...

Rachel


 
Posted : 12/12/2010 8:20 pm
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Trig points. One up at black rocks where I ride regular. Think at one point you could "adopt" them and be responsible for their upkeep etc??


 
Posted : 12/12/2010 8:22 pm
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Cheers Guys/Girls. If i had known there proper name it would have made things a lot easier.

ta 😀


 
Posted : 12/12/2010 8:22 pm

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