See the national grid faqs for an explanation of how the bng works. Coordinate converter british geological survey bgs. Still remembering to go along the corridor and up the stairs. Convert british national grid bng formerly known as the national grid reference ngr to latitude and longitude latlong wgs84 or vice versa. Grid reference x eastings y northings latitude longitude description click to edit address nearest postcode nearest link center zoom birds eye zoom aerial style show delete. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. The area is divided into 100 km squares, each of which is denoted by a twoletter code.
In ordnance survey maps, each easting and northing grid line is given a twodigit code, based on the british national grid reference system with an origin point just off the southwest coast of the united kingdom. The ordnance survey national grid reference system is a system of geographic grid references used in great britain, distinct from latitude and longitude. Now my finger has moved up towards the north until it comes to the cabin. I record the number at the beginning of the square. You can zoom with keys 1 and 2, a mousewheel, or, on a touch device, two fingers. Create your own story, drawing comics and writing stories comic book maker for kids.
Grid references can be written in a number of ways. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. First find the fourfigure grid reference for the square and write it down with a space after each set of numbers, like this. Uk national grid map reference conversion for any location by simply rightclicking on our map.
Buy waterproofpaper ordnance survey map of this area. The ordnance survey devised the national grid reference system, and it is heavily used in their survey data, and in maps based on those surveys, whether published by the ordnance survey or by commercial map producers. British national grid map and grid reference finder. Grid reference definition and meaning collins english. Grid reference meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. Plotting a grid reference of finds is essential to maintaining the integrity of their context in other words to understand what type of. Grid references are also commonly quoted in other publications and data sources, such. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. A beginners guide to grid references os getoutside.
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