Matlock Fundamental Bench Mark   

Location
Grid reference: SK 3082 5889.
Landranger 119: Buxton & Matlock, Bakewell & Dove Dale.
GPS network passive station: H1SK3058.
Waypoint: FM7161.

Neighbouring Flush Brackets

610	Riber Village 202.48m to the northeast.
11523	Starkholmes, Methodist Church ? 371.62m to the northwest.
2522	Riber House 378.02m to the northwest.
G3574	Starkholmes, White Tor Road 818.41m to the southwest.
G2313	Matlock Cliff, Baileys Cottage 931.45m to the north.

The nearest fundamental bench mark is Melbourne, 35.15km to the south.

Second Geodetic Levelling, England & Wales (1912-21)
This fundamental bench mark was used during the Second geodetic levelling, England & Wales, and was levelled with a height of 797.2800 feet [243.0109 metres] above mean sea level (Newlyn datum). It was included on the Hibaldstow to Matlock, Matlock to Broomhead Moor, Matlock to Macclesfield and Matlock to Melbourne levelling lines.

Third Geodetic Levelling, England & Wales (1950-68)
This fundamental bench mark was used during the Third geodetic levelling, England & Wales, and was levelled with a height of 797.2800 feet [243.0109 metres] above mean sea level (Newlyn datum). It was included on the Broomhead Moor to Matlock, Matlock to Macclesfield and Matlock to Melbourne levelling lines.

Logged Visits
Logged on 31st March 2006 by Erewash. Condition: Good.

Logged on 29th May 2004 by RodS. Grid reference: SK 30824 58900. Condition: Good.
Centre of road junction at entrance to Riber Castle. Easily found - FBM surrounded by railings. Height tag indicates 797.28 feet above Ordnance Datum