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LocationEngland
East Sussex
Iford
Middle of field
Distance (S) from Greenwich
OS map detailsOS Explorer: 122
OS grid refTQ 40787.07275
(540787,107275)
WGS84 lat/long50.847872, -0.001497
TypeTree
Marking date1984
AccessNone, but visible from public road
Greenwich Meridian Marker; England; East Sussex; Iford
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The village of Iford has several Meridian markings. This turkey oak, surrounded by protective railings is reported to have been planted on the Meridian with the help of every child in the village to commemorate the Millennium.