Does anyone know what this sign means in the Dark Arches.

Leodian · Post by **Leodian** » Mon 28 Jan, 2013 9:27 pm

I took this photo today (Jan 28 2013) of this sign on a wall in the Dark Arches near to the very far end coming from Neville Street. I wonder if anyone can let me know what it means. I suspect it may relate to the Leeds & Liverpool Canal. The 185m and 1469 yards is confusing, as 185 metres is only about 202 yards.There is a similar worded sign at the road/walkway just before you go onto that going towards Neville Street, so it would seem that the reported distances do not need to be accurate.

Leodian · Post by **Leodian** » Mon 28 Jan, 2013 9:31 pm

For interest I thought I would post this photo I took today (Jan 28 2013) showing the similar worded sign just before the road/walkway at the Dark Arches going to Neville Street.

liits · Post by **liits** » Mon 28 Jan, 2013 9:38 pm

Does this help?http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engineers_line_referenceor maybe this....http://deaves47.zxq.net/ELRs/ELR0.htm

Phill_dvsn · Post by **Phill_dvsn** » Mon 28 Jan, 2013 9:42 pm

It's called an engineers line reference.The DOL2 is the code for the section of line it is on.DOL is the Doncaster-Leeds line, and each section of it is given it's own number. *DOL1 Doncaster Marshgate Junction to Wakefield 175m 32ch.* DOL2 Wakefield 175m 32ch to Leeds.* DOL3 Closed Line. * DOL4 Gelderd Road Junction to Leeds West Junction. Each bridge is numbered after the line reference code.I did a bit more about them herehttp://www.flickr.com/photos/phill_dvsn/6247508096/Edit.. I see liits has already answered

Leodian · Post by **Leodian** » Mon 28 Jan, 2013 9:50 pm

Cheers liits and Phill. Your replies are appreciated.