Worksheet on grid references using a topographic map with questions for identifying locations.

Let's solve the grid reference questions step by step using the map provided. This is a grid reference exercise, where we use 4-figure (two digits for easting and two for northing) and 6-figure (three digits for each) references to locate features on a map.

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Understanding Grid References

- The map has a grid with numbers along the bottom (easting: 06 to 12) and left side (northing: 38 to 44).
- A 4-figure grid reference identifies a 1 km² square.
- Format: `Easting + Northing` → e.g., `0842`
- A 6-figure grid reference gives a more precise location within that square.
- Format: `Easting (3 digits) + Northing (3 digits)` → e.g., `085427`

We estimate the position within the square using tenths.

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## ✔ Answers to Questions

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1. Give a 4-figure grid reference to locate the lake

The lake is in the top-right part of the map. It spans from grid lines 10 to 12 (easting) and 42 to 44 (northing). The main body is centered around 1143.

✔ Answer: 1143

> (It’s in the square where easting = 11 and northing = 43)

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2. Give a 4-figure grid reference to locate part of the wood

The wood is in the upper-left corner. It covers squares like 0742, 0743, 0843, etc. Any of these would be acceptable.

Let’s pick the central part: 0743

✔ Answer: 0743

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3. Give a 4-figure grid reference for a bridge

There are two bridges shown:
- One over the river near the camp site, at about 0841
- Another further down near the post office, at 0940

Let’s use the one near 0841

✔ Answer: 0841

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4. Give a 4-figure grid reference containing part of the golf course

The golf course is marked with small flags. It lies in the lower right, between 10 and 11 easting, and 40 to 41 northing.

So it’s in square 1040

✔ Answer: 1040

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5. Answer: windmill, car park, place of worship with spire, picnic site, camp site or public house to the following questions:

We need to identify what feature is in each square.

#### (a) The ________ is in square 0839

Look at square 0839: Easting 08–09, Northing 39–40
→ In this square, there is a windmill (symbol: X with lines).

✔ Answer: Windmill

#### (b) The ________ is in square 0841

Square 0841: Easting 08–09, Northing 41–42
→ There’s a bridge over the river, but also a camp site symbol (tent) near the river.

Wait — look carefully:

- At 0841, there is a camp site (tent symbol) just below the bridge.
- Also, the picnic site (flag) is nearby but slightly in 0941

But camp site is clearly in 0841

✔ Answer: Camp site

#### (c) The ________ is in square 0742

Square 0742: Easting 07–08, Northing 42–43
→ Look at the top-left area: there's a windmill (X symbol) and a public telephone?

Wait — no. Let's check:

- The windmill is in 0742? Yes — there is a windmill symbol (X with lines) in that square.
- But wait — actually, the windmill is in 0742, yes.

But also, there is a camp site in 0742? No — the camp sites are in 0841 and 0842.

Wait — 0742 has a windmill and a public telephone?

No — looking closely: the windmill is in 0742, yes.

Actually, the public telephone (C symbol) is in 0842.

But in 0742, there is a windmill.

✔ Answer: Windmill

Wait — let’s double-check:

- The windmill symbol is in 0742 — yes
- The camp site is in 0841 and 0842
- The public telephone is in 0842

So in 0742, only windmill is present.

✔ Answer: Windmill

#### (d) The ________ is in square 0941

Square 0941: Easting 09–10, Northing 41–42
→ There’s a picnic site (flag), a car park (P), and a post office (P)

But specifically:

- Picnic site (flag): yes, in 0941
- Car park (P): yes, at 0941
- Public house (PH): yes, at 0941

But which one?

Looking at the legend:
- P = Car park
- PH = Public House

There is a car park (P) at 0941

Also, a picnic site (flag) is nearby

But the public house (PH) is at 0941 — yes, labeled "PH"

Wait — PH is at 0941 — yes

And P (car park) is at 0941

But the question says “answer: windmill, car park, place of worship with spire, picnic site, camp site or public house”

So possible answers: car park, picnic site, public house

Now, which one is in square 0941?

- Public house (PH): Yes, located at 0941
- Car park (P): Yes, also at 0941
- Picnic site: Yes, flag at 0941

But the question asks for one.

Let’s see the symbols:

- PH is clearly at 0941 — yes
- P is also at 0941 — yes
- Picnic site (flag) — yes

But the most prominent is the public house (PH) — labeled.

But the question says “is in square 0941” — multiple things are.

But perhaps we can choose any valid one.

But likely, they expect public house because it's labeled PH.

Alternatively, maybe car park?

But both are in 0941.

But let’s look again.

Wait — the car park symbol is P — and it's on the road, near the bridge.

Yes, it’s in 0941

But so is PH and picnic site

But the place of worship with spire is not in 0941 — it’s in 1040

So among options: car park, picnic site, public house

All three are in 0941.

But the question says “the ________ is in square 0941” — implying one answer.

Let’s assume the public house (PH) is the intended answer, as it's clearly labeled.

But car park is also there.

Wait — actually, the car park symbol is P, and it's at 0941 — yes.

But the public house (PH) is also at 0941 — yes.

But the picnic site (flag) is at 0941 — yes.

So all three are in 0941.

But perhaps the picnic site is the best choice because it’s a distinct symbol.

Wait — actually, all three are correct.

But since the question allows us to choose from the list, and only one blank, we must pick one.

Looking at the map:

- The public house (PH) is at 0941
- The car park (P) is at 0941
- The picnic site (flag) is at 0941

So any of them could be correct.

But perhaps the public house is the most notable.

Alternatively, maybe car park?

But let’s see — the public house is labeled PH, so it's clear.

I think public house is the intended answer.

But let’s go back.

Wait — actually, in square 0941, the public house (PH) is at the intersection of the road and the secondary road — yes.

So ✔ Answer: Public house

But if you see the car park (P) — it’s also in 0941.

But both are correct.

However, since the question lists “public house” as an option, and it’s clearly marked, we’ll go with that.

But let’s recheck:

- (a) 0839: windmill — ✔
- (b) 0841: camp site — ✔
- (c) 0742: windmill — ✔
- (d) 0941: public house — ✔

But wait: is the public house really in 0941?

Yes — it’s at the junction of B365 and the secondary road, in square 0941.

So yes.

✔ Answer: Public house

But car park is also there.

But since the question says “answer: ... public house”, and it's listed, it's acceptable.

So final answers:

| Question | Answer |
|--------|--------|
| (a) 0839 | Windmill |
| (b) 0841 | Camp site |
| (c) 0742 | Windmill |
| (d) 0941 | Public house |

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6. Give the 6-figure grid references for the following:

We now need 6-figure references (more precise).

We’ll estimate the position within the 100m x 100m grid squares.

#### (a) Camp site:

There are two camp sites:
- One at 0841 — near the river
- One at 0842 — near the wood

Let’s take the one at 0841

It’s located just south of the bridge, near the river.

In square 0841, the camp site is:
- Easting: about 083 (since it's 3/10 of the way across from 08 to 09)
- Northing: about 413 (3/10 of the way from 41 to 42)

Wait — the grid lines are:

- Easting: 08 to 09 → 080 to 090
- Northing: 41 to 42 → 410 to 420

So the camp site is roughly at:
- Easting: 083 (30% from 08)
- Northing: 413 (30% from 41)

But actually, looking at the map:

- The camp site is closer to the west edge — maybe 20% from 08 → 082
- And north-south: it's about halfway up → 415

So estimate: 082415

But let’s do better.

Actually, the camp site is just below the bridge and slightly east of center.

Bridge is at 0841 — but the camp site is south of the bridge.

From the map:
- The camp site is in square 0841, closer to the east and south

So:
- Easting: about 087 (70% from 08 to 09)
- Northing: about 412 (20% from 41 to 42)

So 087412

But wait — the other camp site is at 0842 — near the wood.

That one is at:
- Easting: ~085
- Northing: ~422

So 085422

But the question says “camp site” — plural? Probably refers to one.

But both are valid.

But let’s pick the one at 0841 — it’s near the river.

So 087412

But let’s confirm.

Better: look at the camp site near the river, just below the bridge.

It’s in square 0841, and appears to be:
- About 7/10 across from 08 to 09 → 087
- About 2/10 up from 41 to 42 → 412

So 087412

✔ Answer: 087412

#### (b) Picnic site:

There are two picnic sites (flags):
- One at 0941 — near the car park
- One at 1040 — near the golf course

Take the one at 0941

It’s in square 0941, near the road.

Position:
- Easting: about 094 (40% from 09 to 10)
- Northing: about 413 (30% from 41 to 42)

So 094413

But the other picnic site is at 1040 — near the golf course.

That one is:
- Easting: ~103
- Northing: ~402

So 103402

But the one at 0941 is more central.

Let’s pick 094413

But actually, the picnic site at 0941 is very close to the car park.

So 094413 seems good.

✔ Answer: 094413

#### (c) Post office:

Post office symbol is P — not to be confused with car park.

There is a P symbol near the B365 road, at 0940

So in square 0940

Position:
- Easting: ~095
- Northing: ~404

So 095404

✔ Answer: 095404

#### (d) Parking:

Parking is car park — symbol P — same as post office?

Wait — no.

Legend:
- P = Car park
- PH = Public House

So P is car park

Where is the car park?

It’s at the junction of B365 and the secondary road — in 0941

So same as the public house?

Yes — they’re together.

But car park is P, and it's at 0941

Position:
- Easting: ~095
- Northing: ~413

So 095413

✔ Answer: 095413

#### (e) Windmill:

Windmill symbol is X with lines — there are two:

- One at 0742
- One at 0842

Let’s take the one at 0742

It’s in square 0742, near the wood

Position:
- Easting: ~073 (30% from 07 to 08)
- Northing: ~423 (30% from 42 to 43)

So 073423

✔ Answer: 073423

#### (f) Public house:

PH symbol — at 0941, near the road

Same as car park?

Yes — it’s next to the car park.

But it’s labeled PH

So position:
- Easting: ~095
- Northing: ~413

So 095413

But same as car park?

No — they are adjacent.

But both are at 095413 approximately.

But the public house is slightly north of the car park.

So maybe 095415

But close enough.

So 095415

✔ Answer: 095415

#### (g) Place of worship with spire:

Symbol: church with spire — • with cross

Located at 1040, near the golf course

In square 1040

Position:
- Easting: ~103
- Northing: ~402

So 103402

✔ Answer: 103402

#### (h) Public telephone:

Symbol: C — in square 0842

At the bottom of the wood, near the river

Position:
- Easting: ~086
- Northing: ~423

So 086423

✔ Answer: 086423

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## ✔ Final Answers

1. Lake: 1143

2. Part of wood: 0743

3. Bridge: 0841

4. Golf course: 1040

5.

(a) The windmill is in square 0839
(b) The camp site is in square 0841
(c) The windmill is in square 0742
(d) The public house is in square 0941

6. 6-figure grid references:

| (a) Camp site: | 087412 |
| (b) Picnic site: | 094413 |
| (c) Post office: | 095404 |
| (d) Parking: | 095413 |
| (e) Windmill: | 073423 |
| (f) Public house: | 095415 |
| (g) Place of worship with spire: | 103402 |
| (h) Public telephone: | 086423 |

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✔ These answers are based on careful reading of the map and standard grid reference conventions.