During the English civil war Oliver Cromwell, leader of the Parliamentarian side discovered that he had great difficulty hitting anything with his artillery.
He realised that the root of the problem was the very poor quality of the available maps of England. When his side won the war and he became a dictator he set up a government controlled and funded organisation to carry out a proper survey of the country. Because it was intended for use by artillery, it was called the Ordnance Survey.
The English decided that one civil war was more than enough, so the artillery never needed these maps, but all sorts of other people did. The O.S. still exists and keeps the maps up to date. Their maps are widely available and very popular.
A black "P" on an Ordnance Survey map typically indicates a public house or pub. It signifies a place where individuals can find food, beverages, and sometimes accommodation.
The Great Trigonometrical Survey was a project in 19th century British India to measure and map the entire Indian subcontinent with high accuracy. It involved measuring angles and distances between predetermined points to create a topographical map of the region. The survey laid the foundation for modern mapping and land survey techniques.
A Parcellary Survey is a survey that identifies and maps out the boundaries and dimensions of a specific parcel of land. It is commonly used in real estate to determine property lines and acreage for legal and development purposes. The survey is conducted by a licensed surveyor and typically results in a detailed map or report.
A traverse line in land surveying is a series of connected survey lines used to determine the boundaries and dimensions of a piece of land. It helps the surveyor establish control points, angles, and distances to create an accurate map or survey of the area.
On an Ordnance Survey map, "sinks" typically refers to depressions or cavities in the landscape that may collect water or cause land to subside. These features can vary in size and are important to note for understanding the terrain and potential hazards in the area.
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The symbol for a radio mast on an ordinance survey map is typically a triangle with a line through the top, representing the mast structure. It is often accompanied by a small circle to indicate the location of the mast.
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.
The Ordinance Survey is the official map-making body of the British government.
A black "P" on an Ordnance Survey map typically indicates a public house or pub. It signifies a place where individuals can find food, beverages, and sometimes accommodation.
An ordnance survey map of an area can be located by going to the OS website. They provide various tools that allow people to find which map they want and which scale of detail they want. The maps are sold online directly or through many newsagents.
To obtain a survey map of your property, you can hire a licensed surveyor to conduct a survey of your land. The surveyor will measure and map out the boundaries and features of your property, providing you with an official survey map.
An empty red square on an Ordnance Survey map typically represents a "top-triangle" or "spot-height" denoting a specific point's elevation above sea level. This point is often used for navigation or to indicate a particular height on the map.
There are many places where one can find an ordnance survey map. One looking to find an ordnance survey map should visit the official Ordnance Survey website and click the 'Get a Map' link.
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