You've all doubtless heard of Trig Points and know what they are? There's a thriving hobby among walkers, but also cyclists too, of trying to 'bag' (ie, visit) as many as possible.
What you may not know that there there are other OS points related to these, many of which are right under our noses. To signify local height above MSL the OS installed a number of flush brackets and benchmarks on major buildings, bridges, pillars etc. Thre were several campaigns in which these were done, starting in the 1800's and the latest well into the 20th century.
They look like this:
Benchmark.
And flush bracket.
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You can pretty much gaurantee there will be one not far for you, and once you've 'bagged' a few you'll find that seeking them out becomes strangely addictive. It's a good excuse for a bike ride.
This site gives you an idea of whats about, but there are hundreds, perhaps thousands, that aren't on the database:
https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/
So I propose that we get out on our bikes and start exploring, that we seek these out and report back here with your progress.
I've no feeling in two fingers so my topping sin't the bost.
Once you're into it it's strangely addictive.
