The article considers the definition of absolute types of deformations, such as transfer and rotation of a building, using linear spatial intersection. In particular, knowing the distances between strong points and deformation marks, the coordinates of the marks located on the building in the initial and current observation cycles are obtained. Knowing the coordinates of the marks, calculate the displacement vectors of the marks for a certain period of time. The definition of absolute deformations is based on the estimation of the projections of the displacement vectors on the coordinate axes, as well as the direction cosines of the vectors with the coordinate axes. The determination of the direction of displacement is shown for the transference deformation. And how to determine the axis, the distance to this axis and the angle of rotation is shown for rotation deformation. We show for joint deformation of the transfer and rotation how divide it into components and then determine the direction of displacement and the axis of rotation. The results can be used in assessing of absolute deformations buildings of monuments of cultural heritage.