This is the highest point on the ridge between Ashton and Mossley and the concrete object is a triangulation pillar, or "trig point" which was used in the making of maps until the recent arrival of satellite technology. It is a good spot to come to be closer to the sky!
The view is looking south-eastwards, right over Mossley to the Pennine outposts of Noonsun Hill, Alphin Pike and Buckton Moor. Out of sight to the right is a view past hartshead Pike over Ashton towards Manchester. Behind the photographer the view is towards Oldham.
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Beautiful view from the hilltop. Good to know those are called Trig points as well. I geocache and here in the US we have "Benchmarks" which are often mounted metal discs for surveyors mapping use . The fun things we learn here on Skywatch! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely view, beautiful sky and photo!
ReplyDeleteGreat sky watch entry!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteI might never have known about what this triangular object was for if I had come across it! Great view in macro mode....
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the picture, impressive panorama.
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