Hampton, United Kingdom
5 Roy Grove
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The cannon marks one end of the measured baseline where mapping for the Otdnance Survey began in the 18th Century. Amazing ti discover it a few minutes walk from where I live.
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This is somewhere I have wanted to visit since reading about the baselline in "Map of a Nation" by Rachel Hewitt. The south east marker cannon is in good condition and the associated sign also. Obviously, someone - perhaps the Ordnance Survey? - has spent some time tidying up the site. It's a fitting tribute to Roy and the local road names are a bonus.
Go here... minimalist momument- a cannon- from original start of baseline for O.S. maps. All walkers and map geeks should visit.
Triangulation first started here. Without that no Google maps.
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