G0915 - Tillydrine

NO 6022 9872, LR37 & LR45.

 

Second Geodetic Levelling, Scotland (1936-52).

Flush bracket G915 was used during the second geodetic levelling of Scotland, and was levelled with a height of 402.033 feet above mean sea level (Newlyn datum). It was included on the Banchory to Rhynie levelling line. Geodetic line G.205, levelled during 1944. The surveyor's description was SE face, S angle of "Lower Tillydrine", W side of road.

 

This marker was last verified in 1974. The OS Online Archive gives the description "building, Lower Tillydrine Farm, SE face, S angle".

 

SITE VISIT

Farm building, first building on approach in driveway. Householder was outside and happy for photography. FB in good condition.

 

Photographed: 19th May 2018, GRP.

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BMD: www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm

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Neighbouring Flush Brackets

 

G1165 - Kincardine O'Neil : 0.74 miles to the northwest.

 

G1164 - Heugh-head : 1.40 miles to the northwest.

 

G916 - Torphins : 2.34 miles to the northeast.

 

G917 - Sundayswells Croft : 2.65 miles to the north.

 

G914 - Bridge of Canny : 3.34 miles to the east. (X)

 

G918 - Lumphanan : 3.55 miles to the north.

 

G913 - Invercanny : 4.40 miles to the east.

 

G1163 - Aboyne, Huntly Arms : 4.57 miles to the west.

 

(X) = destroyed

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Nearest Triangulation Pillar

 

S5598 - Craiglash : 0.91 miles to the east.

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