The Ordnance Survey list has 2 Benchmarks in grid SE2145, both of which are normal Cut Marks
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The Ordnance Survey list has 26 Benchmarks in grid SE2045, most of which are normal Cut Marks, but there are a couple of other types, a bolt and a pivot mark. The square does cover the town centre which is why there are so many marks – getting on for twice the number on any other grid square I am looking at
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Harewood House, home of the Earl of Harewood, (currently the 8th Earl, 51st in line to the throne) has grounds designed by Capability Brown. There are gardens which you have to be a paying visitor to go into, but there are approximately fifteen miles of footpaths and bridleways which crisscross the Estate which you can go on for free – and so these paths are where the three caches I went to are found Continue reading →

The Ordnance Survey list has 3 Benchmarks in grid SE1943, all of which are normal Cut Marks Continue reading →

The Ordnance Survey list has 5 Benchmarks in grid SE2147, all of which are normal Cut Marks Continue reading →

I have found listed a total of 62 Benchmarks within a 5km (3 mile) radius of home – I’ve decided that this is probably far enough to cover all that I can sensibly see from my window (In reality I can see further than this in certain directions – and nowhere near this far in others, so it’s a good compromise)
I know there are more benchmarks than this but this is the list to be starting off with.
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