Historic Survey Monument - Angle Stone
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JSDAFM
N 46° 13.694 W 063° 08.218
20T E 489438 N 5119415
A grouping of granite stones and a cannon barrel used for surveying.
Waymark Code: WM81AM
Location: Prince Edward Island, Canada
Date Posted: 01/08/2010
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Description taken from information panel:
Surveying Charlottetown
Land surveying in a territory was always taken seriously. To ensure the accuracy of the surveying equipment a meridional line was established here in 1820. The three granite stones and a cannon barrel, space appropriately can be seen still in Victoria Park.
Unique Designation: Historic Survey Monument - Angle Stone
Marker Type: Concrete/Metal Post
Condition: Slightly Damaged
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