G0916 - Torphins

NJ 6241 0178, LR37.

 

Second Geodetic Levelling, Scotland (1936-52).

Flush bracket G916 was used during the second geodetic levelling of Scotland, and was levelled with a height of 431.403 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 NE face of Learney Hotel, 3' S of NW centre angle, Tophins.

 

This marker was last verified in 1974. The OS Online Archive gives the description "Learney Arms Hotel, NE face, N angle".

 

SITE VISIT

Hotel. Not visible from public road but access good. The bracket is painted white to match the building but is otherwise in good condition.

 

Photographed: 23rd June 2018, GRP.

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Neighbouring Flush Brackets

 

G917 - Sundayswells Croft : 1.27 miles to the northwest.

 

G915 - Tillydrine : 2.34 miles to the southwest.

 

G1165 - Kincardine O'Neil : 2.35 miles to the southwest.

 

G1164 - Heugh-head : 2.79 miles to the southwest.

 

G918 - Lumphanan : 2.87 miles to the northwest.

 

G914 - Bridge of Canny : 3.42 miles to the southeast. (X)

 

G913 - Invercanny : 4.35 miles to the southeast.

 

G919 - Crossroads, Smithy : 4.91 miles northwest. (X)

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(X) = destroyed.

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