G4244 - Humeston (removed)

NS 2644 1170, LR70.

 

Third Geodetic Levelling, Scotland (1956-68).

Flush bracket G4244 was used during the Third geodetic levelling, Scotland. It was included on the Ayr to Stranraer levelling line. The surveyor's description was N angle of building at Humeston, SW side of road.

 

This marker was last verified in 1970. The OS Online Archive gives the description "outbuilding Humeston Farm, NE face, N angle.

 

SITE VISIT

BM 132.67m. Visited with prior knowledge that the FB had been saved from a demolished barn and was in the safe custody of the farmer. Unable to locate anyone on day of visit - FB not seen.

 

Site photographed 8th October 2016, GRP.

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Neighbouring Flush Brackets

 

G87 - Pennyglen : 0.66 miles to the SE.

 

G88 - Knoweside : 0.80 miles to the NW.

 

G4256 - Whiteston : 1.08 miles to the SW.

 

G89 - Drumshang : 1.71 miles to the NW.

 

G86 - Culzean Kennels : 1.99 miles to the SW.

 

G4243 - Dunure Cemetery : 2.37 miles to the north.

 

G85 - Morriston : 2.85 miles to the SW. (X)

 

G90 - Fisherton : 3.07 miles to the north.

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(X) = destroyed.

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Done