ordnance survey

Questions

What does ordnance survey mean?

Originally the branch of government that produced maps for the military, now a civilian organisation that produces maps worldwide.

Where does ordnance survey come from?

So called because in earlier days the survey was carried out under the direction of the Master-general of the Ordnance.

How to pronounce ordnance survey

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