2 levels from the 3-foot geodetic theodolite

2 levels. Part of the three-foot geodetic theodolite, sometimes called the ‘great Theodolite’, used for the Principal Triangulation of Great Britain. Made by Jesse Ramsden, Piccadilly, London, 1791.

Details

Category:
Surveying
Object Number:
1876-1203 Pt3
type:
geodetic theodolite
credit:
Ordnance Survey

Parts

Components from the 3-foot geodetic theodolite

Components from the 3-foot geodetic theodolite

Components, Components from the 3-foot geodetic theodolite. Made by Ramsden, Jesse in Piccadilly, City of Westminster, London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, 1791

Object Number:
1876-1203 Pt3/1
type:
components
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Components from the 3-foot geodetic theodolite

Components from the 3-foot geodetic theodolite

Components, Components from the 3-foot geodetic theodolite. Made by Ramsden, Jesse in Piccadilly, City of Westminster, London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, 1791

Object Number:
1876-1203 Pt3/2
type:
components
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum