sink
a
Ordnance survey maps are maps that show altitude in relation to a 'known' ordnance datum. An ordnance datum is a point of particular altitude. In the UK, that ordnance datum for ordnance survey maps is the mean sea level at Newlyn in Cornwall. Ordnance survey maps typically show topography, by means of contour lines and spot heights. General land detail, such as grass-land, forest, marsh. In addition roadways, railways, footpaths and bridleways are shown. This makes ordnance survey maps of particular use for anyone wishing to navigate on foot. And this remains one of the most popular uses for this type of map. Ordnance survey maps are maps that show altitude in relation to a 'known' ordnance datum. An ordnance datum is a point of particular altitude. In the UK, that ordnance datum for ordnance survey maps is the mean sea level at Newlyn in Cornwall. Ordnance survey maps typically show topography, by means of contour lines and spot heights. General land detail, such as grass-land, forest, marsh. In addition roadways, railways, footpaths and bridleways are shown. This makes ordnance survey maps of particular use for anyone wishing to navigate on foot. And this remains one of the most popular uses for this type of map.
Ch means church.
It means a "Public House"
It refers to a Pump or Pump house
Ordnance Survey
'collects' isn't used on ordance survey maps but 'coll' is used for 'college'.
"Issues" refers to where a spring or stream issues from the ground
A sink is where a watercourse disappears into the ground, whereas an issue (Iss) is where ground water is released, as in a spring.
Alley
a
Ordnance survey maps are maps that show altitude in relation to a 'known' ordnance datum. An ordnance datum is a point of particular altitude. In the UK, that ordnance datum for ordnance survey maps is the mean sea level at Newlyn in Cornwall. Ordnance survey maps typically show topography, by means of contour lines and spot heights. General land detail, such as grass-land, forest, marsh. In addition roadways, railways, footpaths and bridleways are shown. This makes ordnance survey maps of particular use for anyone wishing to navigate on foot. And this remains one of the most popular uses for this type of map. Ordnance survey maps are maps that show altitude in relation to a 'known' ordnance datum. An ordnance datum is a point of particular altitude. In the UK, that ordnance datum for ordnance survey maps is the mean sea level at Newlyn in Cornwall. Ordnance survey maps typically show topography, by means of contour lines and spot heights. General land detail, such as grass-land, forest, marsh. In addition roadways, railways, footpaths and bridleways are shown. This makes ordnance survey maps of particular use for anyone wishing to navigate on foot. And this remains one of the most popular uses for this type of map.
I wonder, which map the question originator is looking at? On Ordnance Survey maps symbol guides, there is no RED STAR. There is however a blue star meaning: Other Tourist Feature.
Ch means church.
it means ......The Ordnance Survey National Grid reference system is a system of geographic grid references used in Great Britain, different from using latitude and longitude.
It means a "Public House"
It refers to a Pump or Pump house