Remains of the Ordnance Survey camps on Scafell Pike

Peter Wilson; Frances Wilson

Remains of the Ordnance Survey camps on Scafell Pike

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Abstract

Several stone structures exist close to the summit of Scafell Pike (978 m) in the Lake District. They are believed to be the remains of Ordnance Survey encampments first established in 1841, as part of the Trigonometrical Survey of Great Britain, and perhaps re-used during re-triangulation of the country in the mid-twentieth century. Although several of the structures may have since been re-modelled by hill-walkers, a thorough survey of the remains would be useful before climate and visitors cause further modifications.

Original language	English
Journal	Transactions of the Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society
Volume	25
Publication status	Accepted/In press - 21 Jan 2025

Keywords

Trigonometrical Surveys
Ordnance Survey
stone structures
Scafell Pike

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Remains of the Ordnance Survey camps on Scafell Pike

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