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Bench marks

Scope note

Marks on a fixed and enduring object, indicating a particular elevation and used as a reference, such as in topographic surveys and tidal observations. BLACKS

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300028757

Equivalent Terms used

bench mark

Created

13yrs ago

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