Magee College Derry

GBGeoNameshistoric_siteunknown#325599
Latitude
55.006790°
Longitude
-7.323200°
Ortho h
1.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
GeoNames ID 12511211 · Feature S.HSTS

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Magee College Derry is a historic_site located in United Kingdom, catalogued in the GeoNames topographic database dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #325599 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 55.006790°, -7.323200°, corresponding to 55° 0′ 24.44″ N, 7° 19′ 23.52″ W 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 Magee College Derry 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)55.006790, -7.323200
WGS84 (DMS)55° 0′ 24.44″ N, 7° 19′ 23.52″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 29N (approx.)
Elevation1.00 m
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Geodetic context in United Kingdom

The national geodetic reference in United Kingdom is maintained by Ordnance Survey. The active datum is OSGB36 / ETRS89. 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 United Kingdom you may need to convert to the local datum using the Coordinate Hub.

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

Nearby benchmarks

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

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Shipquay Street
1.2 km away · GB
GeoNames topographic database · castle
Derry City Walls
1.4 km away · GB
GeoNames topographic database · castle
Bishops Gate Derry City Walls
1.5 km away · GB
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Culmore Point
6.0 km away · GB
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Nadaphreaghane
9.1 km away · IE

Frequently asked questions

What is Magee College Derry?

Magee College Derry is a historic_site located in United Kingdom, catalogued in the GeoNames topographic database network. It has the public identifier #325599 and sits at an elevation of 1.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of Magee College Derry?

The position of Magee College Derry in WGS84 is 55.006790°, -7.323200° (decimal), or 55° 0′ 24.44″ N, 7° 19′ 23.52″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United Kingdom this falls approximately in UTM Zone 29N (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.