Newbury-Rowley boundary marker 7
N 42° 45.097 W 070° 48.022
19T E 352663 N 4734803
A granite post marking one point on the boundary line between the towns of Newbury and Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts. It is along the Refuge Road on Plumb Island.
Waymark Code: WMF5EJ
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 08/26/2012
Views: 4
This is one of many granite posts used to mark points on the boundary lines between towns in Massachusetts, in this case, the Town of Newbury and the Town of Rowley. The letters "N" (for Newbury) and "R" (for Rowley) are inscribed on opposite sides. It is approximately eight inches square and five feet high.
The marker is located on the west side of the Refuge Road, south of the observation parking area along the North Pool Dike.
Monumentation Type: Stone post
Monument Category: County/Municipal boundary marker
Accessible to general public: yes
Historical significance: This is one of many markers set to delineate boundaries between Massaachusetts towns.
County: Essex
Other Coordinates details: It is marked "7" on the USGS topographic map.
Monumentation Type (if other): Not listed
Monument Category (if other): Not listed
Explain Non-Public access: Not listed
Monument Website: Not listed
USGS Quad: Not listed
NGS PID: Not listed
Other Coordinates: Not Listed
Approximate date of monument: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
1. A closeup photo of the monument is required.
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2. A 'distant' photo including the monument in the view is highly recommended. Include the compass direction you faced when you took the picture.