Property Ownership

What is a 'monument' in Delaware land surveying?

AA historic building protected by Delaware's preservation laws
BA physical object (iron pin, concrete marker, natural feature) established by a surveyor to mark property corners and boundary lines✓ Correct
CA prominent natural or man-made feature used for navigation near Delaware's coast
DA government marker indicating the boundary of Delaware's coastal zone

Explanation

A monument is a physical marker placed by a licensed surveyor at property corners and along boundary lines. Monuments include iron pins/rods, concrete markers, brass disks, and sometimes natural features (trees, rocks). Delaware land descriptions often reference monuments ('to an iron pin set') and in conflicts between calls in a deed, monuments generally prevail over courses and distances.

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