"Dave.C" wrote in message
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Bit like Cromer having a sea fetch from Wrankel Island (to the N of
Siberia) in a northerly!

Martin

The hill behind me (S), Crown Hill, Langdon Hills (395 ft) is said to be
the
highest point in a straight line between itself and the North Pole. I've
tried it on the map and believe it or not it's probably true!

Dave, S.Essex.



Looking at the 1:500000 air map. Gives a height of 387'for Crown Hill and
projecting due north the only bit in the way might be a small area at 400'
just SE of Newmarket. Close though.
I recall that in the 1950's and 60's the booking hall at Oakwood Station,
North London, had a plaque with the words that, at 279' (85m) this was the
highest point in a straight line between itself and the Urals. Not totally
convinced but it certainly felt like it in an easterly wind.

All the best
--
George in Epping, West Essex (107m asl)
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