G0918 - Lumphanan

NJ 5845 0416, LR37.

 

Second Geodetic Levelling, Scotland (1936-52).

Flush bracket G918 was used during the Second geodetic levelling, Scotland, and was levelled with a height of 554.435 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 N face, NE angle of garage, S side of road.

 

This marker was last verified in 1975. The OS Online Archive gives the description "garage, NW face N angle".

 

SITE VISIT

The former garage is now a private house. Courtesy ring before photography.

 

Photographed: 23rd June 2018, GRP.

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Neighbouring Flush Brackets

 

G917 - Sundayswells Croft : 1.61 miles to the SE.

 

G919 - Crossroads, Smithy : 2.19 miles to the NW. (X)

 

G1164 - Heugh-head : 2.63 miles to the S

 

G916 - Torphins : 2.87 miles to the SE

 

G1165 - Kincardine O'Neil : 2.92 miles to the S

 

G915 - Tillydrine : 3.55 miles to the S

 

G1163 - Aboyne, Huntly Arms : 4.90 miles to the SW

 

G920 - Swell Burn Bridge ? : 5.28 miles to the north. (X)

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G921 - Archballoch : 6.51 miles to the north

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(X) = destroyed

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