Minor Control Point albums from the Ordnance Survey 1948 survey of Great Britain, covering much of West Glamorgan and adjacent areas such as Maesteg, [c. 1948]; indexes to the control points in the Neath area, 1961-1967.
Ordnance Survey Minor Control Point Albums
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- ReferenceGB 216 D/D PRO/OS
- Dates of Creation[c. 1948]-1967 (mainly [c. 1948])
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Description2.7 linear metres
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
In 1948 the Ordnance Survey carried out a survey of Great Britain. The surveyors produced photograph albums used to identify minor control points on the ground. These consist of photographs of reference points used as a basis for establishing the National Grid and include incidental topographical details.
Arrangement
Arranged according to OS grid reference.
Access Information
No restrictions
Acquisition Information
[Transferred from the Public Record Office (now The National Archives)]
Note
Compiled by Rhys Jones for the ANW project. The following source was used in the compilation of this description: West Glamorgan Archive Service, Minor Control Point albums from the OS 1948 survey of Great Britain, circa 1948 (D/D PRO/OS).
Other Finding Aids
Hard copies of the catalogue are available at West Glamorgan Archive Service.
Conditions Governing Use
Usual copyright regulations apply.
Appraisal Information
All records have been retained
Accruals
Accruals are not expected