Plug

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Plug

A dismantled plug

A plug is the removable centre of a spider. It is made of brass and consists of two parts. The whole plug can be removed to allow a theodolite to be accurately plumbed over the upper centre mark at the base of the pillar. Alternatively, just the centre portion can be removed, allowing a beacon to be mounted over the approximate location of the mark. Finally, the centre portion can be inverted, revealing a centrally drilled hole, with securing grub screws.