Ah, PW on an OS map stands for Public Way, my friend. It's a lovely little symbol that shows you where you can wander and explore freely. Just imagine all the happy little adventures you can have along those paths. Happy mapping!
"ms" on an OS map typically stands for "map symbol." These symbols are used to represent different features on the map, such as roads, buildings, and natural landmarks.
The OS map sign for a public house is a blue square with a white interior and a black silhouette of a beer mug or bottle.
They would look on the Map's key and the compass rose.
A plus sign on a land map typically denotes a significant point of interest or feature, such as a monument, landmark, or large building. It can help users orient themselves and navigate the map more easily by providing key reference points.
On an OS map, the grid numbers increase as you go north. The grid numbers are used to locate positions on the map, with the first part of the grid reference representing the easting (horizontal) value and the second part representing the northing (vertical) value.
Place of Worship
PW on a map typically stands for "Public Water," indicating the location of a public water source or facility.
what does PW mean ? I didn't know so I looked it up : Place of Worship. (You learn sumfink new every day & all that !)
Post Office
PW means "pitching wedge"
Pw= power windows Pl= power locks
Operating System (In the context of an actual map, OS stands for Ordnance Survey, the national mapping agency for Great Britain.)
"ms" on an OS map typically stands for "map symbol." These symbols are used to represent different features on the map, such as roads, buildings, and natural landmarks.
pitching wedge
On an OS map, it's a Public House
The PW hallmarking indicates Palladium white, an alternative to white gold. The 14K indicates the purity of the alloy.
it means boo boo