G0137 - Templeton

NS 3950 3454, LR70.

 

Second Geodetic Levelling, Scotland (1936-52)

Flush bracket G137 was used during the second geodetic levelling of Scotland, and was levelled with a height of 138.883 feet (42.33 metres) above mean sea level (Newlyn datum). It was included on the Ayr to Dunlop levelling line. Geodetic line G.204, levelled during 1937. The surveyor's description was NE angle of barn at Templeton Farm, W side of road.

 

This marker was relevelled as a tertiary bench mark and last verified in 1961. The OS Online Archive gives the description "Templeton Farm, SW wing, N angle".

 

SITE VISIT

On whitewashed farm building.

 

Photographed 8th October 2016, GRP.

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Neighbouring Flush Brackets

 

G136 - Coodham House, Chapel : 1.17 miles south (X)

 

G138 - Gatehead : 1.24 miles to the north (X)

 

G135 - Symington, Church : 2.06 miles to the south

 

G139 - Crosshouse, Church : 2.39 miles to the north

 

G140 - Knockentiber, School : 3.14 miles to the north (X)

 

S4967 - Townend : 3.28 miles to the SE. (X)

 

G134 - Crookside Farm : 3.42 miles to the SW.

 

G4331 - Auchengate : 3.66 miles to the W.

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(X) = destroyed

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