Brayelle Abbey

FRGeoNameshistoric_siteunknown#320356
Latitude
50.452870°
Longitude
2.891690°
Ortho h
45.00 m
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0
Last checked
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GeoNames ID 11550437 · Feature S.HSTS

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Brayelle Abbey is a historic_site located in France, catalogued in the GeoNames topographic database dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #320356 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 45.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 50.452870°, 2.891690°, corresponding to 50° 27′ 10.33″ N, 2° 53′ 30.08″ E in the traditional degrees-minutes-seconds format. This page is a self-updating reference — all data is aggregated from public open sources and cross-checked periodically against the originating agency.

Professional surveyors, engineers, and topographers use points like Brayelle Abbey to anchor total-station traverses, verify GNSS/RTK solutions, calibrate levelling instruments, and validate survey deliverables against known coordinates. The record on this page is refreshed daily via automated pipelines that monitor the public sources for any updates, corrections, or status changes.

Coordinate formats

WGS84 (decimal)50.452870, 2.891690
WGS84 (DMS)50° 27′ 10.33″ N, 2° 53′ 30.08″ E
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 31N (approx.)
Elevation45.00 m
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Geodetic context in France

The national geodetic reference in France is maintained by Institut Géographique National (IGN). The active datum is RGF93 / Lambert-93. Coordinates shown on this page are expressed in WGS84 (ETRF/ITRF-compatible) which is directly usable in most modern GNSS receivers. For cadastral work in France you may need to convert to the local datum using the Coordinate Hub.

Browse the full list of indexed control points in France from the country page.

Nearby benchmarks

The closest 6 indexed control points within roughly 50 km of this location:

GeoNames topographic database · historic_site
Abbaye des Prés de Douai
16.0 km away · FR
GeoNames topographic database · historic_site
Abbaye du Vivier
19.3 km away · FR
GeoNames topographic database · historic_site
Abbaye de Notre Dame de Loos
19.7 km away · FR
GeoNames topographic database · historic_site
Abbaye Saint-Vaast d'Arras
19.8 km away · FR
GeoNames topographic database · historic_site
Abbaye de Flines
20.2 km away · FR
OpenStreetMap contributors · boundary_stone
Borne de Quéviron
22.8 km away · BE

Frequently asked questions

What is Brayelle Abbey?

Brayelle Abbey is a historic_site located in France, catalogued in the GeoNames topographic database network. It has the public identifier #320356 and sits at an elevation of 45.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of Brayelle Abbey?

The position of Brayelle Abbey in WGS84 is 50.452870°, 2.891690° (decimal), or 50° 27′ 10.33″ N, 2° 53′ 30.08″ E in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in France this falls approximately in UTM Zone 31N (approx.).

How can I reach and visit this historic_site?

Use the satellite imagery above to see the surrounding area. You can open this location directly in Google Maps, Google Earth, Bing Maps, or OpenStreetMap using the buttons provided. Many geodetic points are accessible to the public; some are on protected or private land — check local regulations before any field visit. Always bring documentation or your credentials if you plan to use the marker for professional measurement.

Is this point verified and usable for professional surveying?

This record has been community-verified 0 times. Data quality depends on the source: NGS and official national agency points are typically centimetre-accurate, OpenStreetMap survey points are metre-accurate, and GeoNames topographic landmarks (peaks, hills) are reference-grade only. Always cross-reference with the original agency datasheet before using this point for cadastral, legal, or safety-critical work.

Original source: this record was imported from geonames. Always refer to the original datasheet for the most up-to-date and authoritative data.