Glastonbury – Ordnance Survey map work
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Access the Ordnance Survey website at
http://www.getamap.ordnancesurveyleisure.co.uk.
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In the search box, type the grid reference: ST 531 393.
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Click on the Leisure tab towards the top left of the map.
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Use the sliding scale at the top left to resize your map so the one kilometre scale
bar in the bottom right corner matches the light blue grid lines.
Student tasks
Study the map and answer the following questions:
What would you find at the following grid references?
a. 552382
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b. 504385
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c. 512404
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d. 534402
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e. 511381
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(5)
2. What is the direction of East Street in grid square 53 38 from West Pennard in grid square 54 38?
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(1)
3. Estimate the distance (to the nearest kilometre) along the A361 from the public house in West
Pennard (54 38) to the school in Edgarley (51 38).
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km
(1)
4. What is the name of the river shown on the map?
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(1)
5. Name and locate six tourist attractions or facilities in Glastonbury.
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(6)
6. Describe the relief of the land in grid square 53 40. .....................................................
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7. Describe the site of the village of West Pennard (54 38). ...............................................
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8. What word describes the shape of the village of West Pennard (54 38)?
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Suggested answers
1. What would you find at the following grid references?
a. 552382
A church with a tower on the edge of West Pennard
b. 504385
Museum in Glastonbury
c. 512404
Hospital on the edge of Glastonbury
d. 534402
Route of disused railway
e. 511381
Symbol for National Trust (always open)
(5)
2. What is the direction of East Street (53 38) from West Pennard (54 38)?
From East Street to West Pennard is north west direction
(1)
3. Estimate the distance (to the nearest kilometre) along the A361 from the public house in
West Pennard (54 38) to the school in Edgarley (51 38).
The distance is 3 km (to the nearest kilometre).
(1)
4. What is the name of the river shown on the map? Whitelake
(1)
5. Name and locate six tourist attractions or facilities in Glastonbury.
Glastonbury Tor
Museums
Abbey
Tourist Information Office
Well
Camp & caravan sites
Garden
Recreation/Leisure/Sports centre
Symbol for National Trust
National Cycle Routes 4 & 26
(6)
6. Describe the relief of the land in grid square 53 40.
The land is virtually flat with a possible very gentle slope towards the drainage ditches
and Whitelake river. There is a single spot height indicating the land is 8 metres above
sea level.
(2)
A view looking west southwest from Hartlake Farm (53 40) over Splotts Moor is available
at http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/216224
7. Describe the site of the village of West Pennard (54 38).
West Pennard is on the lower (west and north western) slopes of Pennard Hill. The hill
would have provided some shelter from east and south east winds and would have been
more heavily wooded in the past – providing fuel and building materials. It is a dry point
site, away from the risk of flooding, at 33 metres above sea level. There is easy access
to the fertile soils of the Somerset Levels. The village also serves as a minor route
node.
(3)
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View of West Pennard from Glastonbury Tor
© Bill Nicholls (2013) Licensed for reuse under a Creative Commons Licence. http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3569351
8. What word describes the shape of the village of West Pennard (54 38).
West Pennard is a linear settlement along the A361 and a ‘B’ road.
(1)
Teaching notes
This activity requires either internet access or a class set of map extracts of the Glastonbury and
West Pennard area. It is suitable as a short test/plenary but also as a revision activity.
A PDF of Ordnance Survey 1:50,000 map symbols are available to download at
http://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/docs/legends/50k-raster-legend.pdf. These are also
available to download as a flashcards at http://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/educationresearch/teaching-resources/map-symbol-flashcards.html.
It is possible students will have knowledge of the area from the Glastonbury Festival. However,
this is held at Worthy Farm, south of Pilton, approximately 8 km east of Glastonbury, at grid
reference ST 593 400
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