The Bradley Meridian
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Renroc
N 51° 28.677 W 000° 00.088
30U E 708215 N 5707241
Quick Description: The Bradley Meridian was the FIRST BRITISH NATIONAL MERIDIAN
Location: South West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 6/13/2010 3:45:43 AM
Waymark Code: WM91AY
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member small oaks
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Long Description:
This plaque is at The Royal Observatory Greenwich London. It marks the Bradley Meridian which served as Longitude 0 degrees for all of the earlies ordinance survey maps in England.
The 0 degree meridian was moved in 1850 and became known as the Greenwich Meridian.
Line type: Historical meridian

Tolerance: 0

If other type, please explain.: Not listed
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