Benchmark - St Michael - Occold, Suffolk
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member SMacB
N 52° 17.616 E 001° 09.580
31U E 374493 N 5795288
Cut benchmark on the south west corner of St Michael's church tower, Occold.
Waymark Code: WMZRT9
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 12/30/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
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Cut benchmark on the south west corner of St Michael's church tower, Occold.

Square Easting Northing Mark type Description Height Order Datum Verified year Metres above ground
TM 1555 7085 CUT MARK ST MICHAELS CH TWR SW BUTT NW ANG 54.268 3 'N' 1971 0.500

The church of St. Michael was originally a Norman building, with square embattled tower, clock, and Shells: it was repaired in 1854, re-seated and re-roofed, and contains centre aisle, porch, and a handsome chancel: the tower was built in 1426, but has since undergone considerable alterations. - square tower in 4 stages; crenellated parapet with stumps of pinnacles. Diagonal buttresses to west, lateral buttresses to east. Flushwork to plinth, parapet and buttresses. Moulded west doorway, the arch enriched with fleurons and crowns, now decayed. Renewed 3-light west window and 2-light belfry openings.

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Type of Trigpoint: Cut Bench Mark

Condition: Damaged

Number on Flush Bracket: N/A

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