Geography
What is the National Grid Reference (NGR)?
Topographical Maps
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Grid lines are imaginary lines drawn on a survey map in red colour. The origin of the Grid is a point south-west of the map. The 'National Grid Reference' is used for indicating the correct position of a particular feature on the map.
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