Cut Mark: Retford, Moorgate   

Old B.M. on pillar of fence, W. side of Moor Gate, 250 links N.E. from Water Lane, East Retford [2GL] - estimated location.

Location
Grid reference: SK 7084 8167.
Landranger 120: Mansfield & Worksop, Sherwood Forest.
Structure: Gatepost.
Waypoint: BM2629.

Neighbouring Bench Marks

BM	Twyford Bridge, School 6.78km to the south.
BOLT	Gringley-on-the-Hill, Church 9.40km to the north.
BM	Saundby, Hall Farm 9.88km to the northeast.
BOLT	Beckingham, All Saints Church 11.12km to the northeast.

The nearest fundamental bench mark is Hibaldstow (1987), 30.28km to the northeast.

Second Geodetic Levelling, England & Wales (1912-21)
This bench mark was used during the Second geodetic levelling, England & Wales, and was levelled with a height of 50.4660 feet [15.3820 metres] above mean sea level (Newlyn datum). It was included as a side level on the Hibaldstow to Matlock levelling line. The surveyor's description was Old B.M. on pillar of fence, W. side of Moor Gate, 250 links N.E. from Water Lane, East Retford.