What does CP mean on a UK map?
Centre Punched
CP. Centre Punched (Mark)
Does an Ordnance Survey map have symbols?
To find out how close your drawings are to actual Ordnance Survey symbols you can look at the key on an Ordnance Survey map. Maps will usually have a key or a legend. This is a section that will explain what each and every symbol on the map represents.
What does PIT dis mean on a map?
Pits are a fine example. Each one is marked as if it were a key feature to notice or negotiate – the map yielding these features – pit (dis) – as if they were waypoints on a quest.
What does FB mean on a map?
Foot Bridge
Ordnance Survey Abbreviations
| F | ??? |
|---|---|
| FB | Foot Bridge |
| FBM | Fundamental Bench Mark |
| FC | Forestry Commission |
| FC | Free Church |
What are OS map symbols?
An OS map symbol is the easily understood map language that will guide you through every walk, bike ride or run that you go on. All of the features you will see when out and about are on your OS map, and the symbol will help you with your map reading and to understand what your map is telling you.
What does BM stand for on old maps?
Ordnance Survey Abbreviations
| B | Baulk, Bank, Base, Basin, Bridge, Broad |
|---|---|
| BM | Bench Mark |
| BN | Barn |
| Bn | Broken (hedge or bank) |
| Bo | Boulder |
What does D mean on a map?
Corporation. D. Dwelling. D H. D ouble (fire) hydrant.
What does RH mean on a map?
Ordnance Survey Abbreviations
| R | Race, Railway, Ride, River, Road, Root of |
|---|---|
| RH | Road House |
| RH | Root of Hedge |
| RL | Roof Line |
| Rly | Railway |