BT OpenReach Telegraph Pole, Cliff Ln, Grappenhall, Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK, WA4 2TS - ID numbers to identify equipment & servicing

Pole markings Owner of the pole – In this case BT. Older poles may also be marked as GPO or PO Pole length and class (light, medium or stout) – 10L = 10m light Year of preservation – 97 Supplier marker and type of wood – 2I = supplier 2 and Imported (I) The punch hole sign is a testing cycle sign. This label is for internal Openreach use. The pole reference number: Distribution Pole – The letters DP, plus a number, in this case 19. Carrier Pole – No letters, just a number will be shown. You may also see square metal labels with a letter on a pole, i.e. C, D, H, SD and Z. These indicate the status of the pole to a visiting engineer.