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Flush Bracket G365: Sunderland Toll Bridge   

Photo on OSBM
E face, 32' from N end of W parapet of bridge.

Location
Grid reference: NT 4709 3167.
Landranger 73: Peebles, Galashiels & Selkirk, Tweed Valley.
Structure: Bridge.
Waypoint: FBG365.

Neighbouring Flush Brackets
G366 Ovenscloss 986.56m to the south.
G364 Yair Bridge 1.54km to the northwest.
G367 Linglie 2.29km to the south.
G363 Bogle House 2.41km to the northwest.
G368 Philiphaugh 3.15km to the south.
The nearest fundamental bench mark is Innerleithen, 17.46km to the northwest.

Second Geodetic Levelling, Scotland (1936-52)
This flush bracket was used during the Second geodetic levelling, Scotland, and was levelled with a height of 499.7120 feet [152.3122 metres] above mean sea level (Newlyn datum). It was included on the Caddonfoot to Hawick levelling line. The surveyor's description was E face of W parapet of old toll bridge, 6' N of junction of fence & wall.

Third Geodetic Levelling, Scotland (1956-68)
This flush bracket was used during the Third geodetic levelling, Scotland. It was included on the Innerleithen to Hawick levelling line. The surveyor's description was E face, 32' from N end of W parapet of bridge.

Logged Visits
Logged on 14th August 2006 by iainmac. Grid reference: NT 4710 3165. Condition: Repositioned on site.
Definitely not 32ft from either end of bridge; stands proud of the brickwork; and I'm sure I've driven past in the last year and this parapet was being rebuilt.
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