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    How To Read A Map/grid Reference: Help From Websites

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    This document provides instructions for finding grid references in two ways: online using a grid reference finder website, or using a paper Ordnance Survey map. It explains that Britain is divided into 100km squares identified by two letters, and each square is further divided into tenths. To find the six-figure grid reference, read off the easting and northing numbers to the west and south of the given location. Examples of complete grid references are also provided. Smartphone apps can also provide grid references showing your current location.

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    This document provides instructions for finding grid references in two ways: online using a grid reference finder website, or using a paper Ordnance Survey map. It explains that Britain is divided into 100km squares identified by two letters, and each square is further divided into tenths. To find the six-figure grid reference, read off the easting and northing numbers to the west and south of the given location. Examples of complete grid references are also provided. Smartphone apps can also provide grid references showing your current location.

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    This document provides instructions for finding grid references in two ways: online using a grid reference finder website, or using a paper Ordnance Survey map. It explains that Britain is divided into 100km squares identified by two letters, and each square is further divided into tenths. To find the six-figure grid reference, read off the easting and northing numbers to the west and south of the given location. Examples of complete grid references are also provided. Smartphone apps can also provide grid references showing your current location.

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    This document provides instructions for finding grid references in two ways: online using a grid reference finder website, or using a paper Ordnance Survey map. It explains that Britain is divided into 100km squares identified by two letters, and each square is further divided into tenths. To find the six-figure grid reference, read off the easting and northing numbers to the west and south of the given location. Examples of complete grid references are also provided. Smartphone apps can also provide grid references showing your current location.

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    1 Handout 10 – How to Read a Grid Reference

    How to read a map/grid reference


    Help from websites:

    The easiest way to find a grid reference is online:

    Step 1 Visit Grid Reference Finder - website http://www.gridreferencefinder.com/

    Step 2 Navigate the map (using the + button to zoom in) until you find your location.

    Step 3 Once you have found your location right click on your mouse and the grid reference will be
    displayed.

    Using an Ordnance Survey Map:

    The other, more traditional way, to read a grid reference is to use an actual paper map.

    Step 1 Ideally you will need a 1:25,000 map, this is the orange Ordnance Survey Explorer map
    which can be bought at most good bookshops. Or you can purchase one online at
    https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk

    Step 2 The map of Britain is divided into 100km squares and each square is identified by two
    letters. These letters can be found in the corner of the map (usually in the first square in the
    top corner) and form the first part of your grid reference: TG 145 045.

    TG 14 15 16

    04 *
    03
    02

    Step 3 The first two numbers of your six figure grid reference are taken from the numbers that run
    along the top/bottom of the map (known as Eastings). Always use the two numbers which
    are to the left (West) of your point. In the example here this would be 14.

    Step 4 The third number shows where your point lies within the grid square. Image the square
    divided into tenths between 14 and 15, so in the example above the first three figures would
    be 145.

    Step 5 The next two numbers are taken from the numbers that run along the sides of the map
    (Northings). Always use the two numbers that are below (South) of your point. In the
    example above this would be 04.

    Step 6 The final number is taken by dividing the square into tenth. Using the example above this
    would be 045. Giving us a final grid reference of TG 145 045.
    2 Handout 10 – How to Read a Grid Reference

    Here are some more examples of grid references:

    1) TG 142 034 2) TG 159 039 3) TG 165 045

    05
    TG
    3

    04 2
    1
    03
    14 15 16 17

    There’s always an app…


    If you have a tablet or a smart phone there are lots of different apps available that give you a
    grid reference showing your location. Have a search in an app store and try them out.

    If you would like further information on how to read a grid reference visit the Ordnance
    Survey website, www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk and click on the Education button.

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