S4344 - High Copelaw Farm

NZ295251, LR93.

 

HISTORY

Pillar completed 18th November 1947 costing £5.9s.0d. Computed as tertiary triangulation station NZ42/T31 during 1948. Levelled for height to first class precision tertiary standards in October 1958. Last maintained by the OS in November 1980.

 

SITE VISIT

Parked in conveniently placed layby on east side of main road at NZ288249. Asked at farm, friendly reception and helpful with directions. Tertiary station pillar completed 18th November 1947 costing £5.9s.0d is still in good condition. Spider retains OS centre cap with shallow engraved letters. Flush bracket faces NNE, ~25° across field. Vented through SW & NW sight holes. High hedges mean limited views.

 

Photographed: 21st May 2011, GRP.

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Neighbouring Triangulation Pillars

 

S4345 - Eldon Hall Farm : 3.55 miles to the northwest.

 

S4327 - Beaumont Hill : 3.70 miles to the south.

 

S4326 - West House Field : 3.81 miles to the east.

 

S4346 - Toy Top : 5.49 miles to the west.

 

S4308 - Denton Cross Roads : 6.67 miles to the southwest.

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