G1140 - Muthill, School

NN 8684 1704, LR58.

 

Second Geodetic Levelling, Scotland (1936-52).

Flush bracket G1140 was used during the second geodetic levelling of Scotland, and was levelled with a height of 246.5840 feet [75.1588 metres] above mean sea level (Newlyn datum). It was included on the Glen Almond to Auchterarder levelling line. Geodetic line G.234, levelled during 1946. The surveyor's description was SW angle of school, S face, N side of road.

 

This marker was last verified in 1946. The OS Online Archive gives the description as SW angle of school, N side of road.

 

SITE VISIT

No sign of flush bracket. Had a good look around using GPS. There was possibly a small outbuilding slightly to the west of the present southmost building.

 

Site photographed 16/05/2009, GRP.

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Neighbouring Flush Brackets

 

G1141 - Bishop's Bridge : 1.13 miles to the southeast.

 

G1139 - Bennybeg, Smithy : 1.14 miles to the north.

 

G1138 - Crieff, Strathearn Preserve Works : 2.49 miles to the north.

 

G1142 - West Park : 2.81 miles to the southeast.

 

G1137 - Crieff, St, Columba's Church : 2.95 miles north. (X)

 

G1134 - Gilmerton, West Brae : 4.06 miles to the north.

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