
May 6th 09, 08:56 PM
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Latitude/Longitude markers
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Some way O/T, but humour me
Just got back from the far north mainland watching the surfing
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/s...ds/6606813.stm
Also managed to get to Shetland for a few days, and noticed a roadside
marker sign indicating you were at 60 deg north. Set me wondering if
there were similar signs elsewhere in the UK?
I see that the Lizard is just below 50 north, and I'm sure there'll be
lots in East Anglia marking the meridian. Or is Shetland unique?
Jim
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