Geodetic benchmarks in United Kingdom

8,789 indexed control points and trig stations in United Kingdom. Data aggregated from OSM, GeoNames, Ordnance Survey.

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8,789
Total points
6
Networks
6
Types
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Top benchmarks in United Kingdom

OSGB · pillar
Meridian Pillar, Greenwich Observatory
51.47790°, 0.00150°
OSGB · trig
Ordnance Survey Great Trigonometrical Station — Goat Fell
55.62500°, -5.17700°
GeoNames · castle
Radmore
52.70297°, -1.93780°
GeoNames · castle
Nefyn
52.93576°, -4.52117°
GeoNames · point
Zone Point
50.13918°, -5.00953°
GeoNames · castle
Jarrow
54.96954°, -1.48607°
GeoNames · cape
Kavos Ayios Syllas
34.56861°, 32.96429°
GeoNames · point
Oweydoo
55.27007°, -6.19925°
GeoNames · cape
Cape Zevgari
34.56710°, 32.93307°
GeoNames · point
Cape Gata
34.56749°, 33.03588°
GeoNames · castle
Renhold
52.14882°, -0.38365°
GeoNames · castle
Shawell
52.41166°, -1.20592°

About geodetic benchmarks in United Kingdom

Geodetic benchmarks are fixed physical markers with precisely known coordinates, used by surveyors for referencing measurements, calibrating equipment, and validating GNSS setups. In United Kingdom, these control points are maintained by national mapping agencies and international networks such as EUREF, IGS, and NGS, plus OpenStreetMap contributions from local surveyors.

SurveyingPedia aggregates these public datasets into a single searchable map. Each point on this page is cross-referenced with its source agency, and linked to a detailed datasheet with satellite imagery, coordinates in multiple reference systems, and community verification status.

Data is refreshed daily via automated harvesters, and new points are added continuously. If you are a licensed surveyor in United Kingdom and want to contribute your records or correct an existing entry, create a free account and join the community.

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