There are 2 interesting objects next to each other.
The first object is a cross base situated within the grounds of St Thomas' church in Church street , Garstang.
Little to say about this except that the 2 parts actually do look like they belong together. The base has also had the corners chamfered as well as the shaft.
This benchmark with a bolt is on the church, it is literally a few yards away. This is the entry on the bench mark register.
I also discovered 2 servicemen's graves in the churchyard.
The first object is a cross base situated within the grounds of St Thomas' church in Church street , Garstang.
Little to say about this except that the 2 parts actually do look like they belong together. The base has also had the corners chamfered as well as the shaft.
The cross base. The wall at the back is the edge of church property |
This benchmark with a bolt is on the church, it is literally a few yards away. This is the entry on the bench mark register.
1GL Bolt: Garstang, Church
Bolt
in North-west face of Garstang Church tower ; 4.99 ft. above ground
[1GL, Liverpool to Port Carlisle, Mark No. 157]; PA BOLT W ANG ST
THOMASS CH TWR (22.8256m ODN, 0.5m AGL).
Location
SD 4907 4505.
Preston & Blackpool, Lytham St Anne's.
Church / Chapel.
BT1321.
Neighbouring Bench Marks
The nearest fundamental bench mark is Lancaster,
16.13km to the north.
First Primary Levelling, England & Wales (1840-60)
This bench mark was used during the First primary levelling, England & Wales, and was levelled with a height of 75.0420 feet [22.8728 metres] above mean sea level (Liverpool datum). It was included on the Liverpool to Port Carlisle levelling line. The surveyor's description was No. 157. Bolt in North-west face of Garstang Church tower ; 4.99 ft. above ground (p415).
Third Geodetic Levelling, England & Wales (1950-68)
This bench mark was used during the Third geodetic levelling, England & Wales.
Logged Visits
Visited on 16th September 2012 by dal. Condition: Good.
Bolt at centre of cut mark. Fine condition. The two sides of the arrow have double cuts.
Location
SD 4907 4505.
Preston & Blackpool, Lytham St Anne's.
Church / Chapel.
BT1321.
Neighbouring Bench Marks
BM | Garstang Bridge (NBM) 224.72m to the east. |
BOLT | Garstang Bridge 241.66m to the southeast. |
BOLT | Highroad Bridge 722.50m to the southeast. |
PIVOT | Garstang, Milestone, Preston 10 1.04km to the southeast. |
BOLT | Calder Bridge 1.95km to the southeast. |
First Primary Levelling, England & Wales (1840-60)
This bench mark was used during the First primary levelling, England & Wales, and was levelled with a height of 75.0420 feet [22.8728 metres] above mean sea level (Liverpool datum). It was included on the Liverpool to Port Carlisle levelling line. The surveyor's description was No. 157. Bolt in North-west face of Garstang Church tower ; 4.99 ft. above ground (p415).
Third Geodetic Levelling, England & Wales (1950-68)
This bench mark was used during the Third geodetic levelling, England & Wales.
Logged Visits
Visited on 16th September 2012 by dal. Condition: Good.
Bolt at centre of cut mark. Fine condition. The two sides of the arrow have double cuts.
I suspect dal had visited it at the same time as me.
The Garstang church benchmark - I do not really look out for these things. |