The CC Trig Point bagger thread, now incorporating other interesting geographs

[Bobby Mhor]

Maybe I should make a little template so I can spray them black without going over the edges.
Mind you, cycling along with 5 litres of Snowcem to paint the whole Trig might look a bit dodgy

On the subject of why some Trig Points are/were white..
I'd asked in a blog post about this many moons ago..
One of the regulars contacted OS with the question..

The reply

''The majority of Trig pillars were painted to provide protection from the elements. The colour white was generally chosen to improve the visibility, however, this is not as important as it might seem as long range trig observations were often made at night to lamps.

However, as to why some are painted and others not, this was simply down to the request of the original landowner:

– Some landowners stipulated that some pillars must be constructed of unpainted local stone and not concrete.
– Some landowners (farmers) stipulated that the pillars not be painted at all as they were concerned that livestock might ingest the paint.
– Other landowners stipulated that pillars emplaced on their land be painted to actually blend in with the landscape.''

 

[classic33]

Just put a small sign on the bike about British Trig Point Preservation Society, people won't give it a second glance.

He could say he's looking after/maintaining ones he's adopted.

 

[classic33]

First Trig Point, left tower when viewed from the front.

 

[classic33]

Anyone else seen these?

Size 10 at the side for comparsion purposes. About an 1/8 inch high.

 

[biggs682]

Anyone else seen these?
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Size 10 at the side for comparsion purposes. About an 1/8 inch high.

similar to the one i found at Sywell resevoir amd posted a picture of last week

 

[classic33]

similar to the one i found at Sywell resevoir amd posted a picture of last week

There's lines of these, in places.

 

[biggs682]

There's lines of these, in places.

The one i saw didnt have the markings on the top , but i have seen others just cant remember where

 

[classic33]

A few from today
Town Hall, Crossley Street

Anne Listers Brothel, Northgate

Wall outside All Souls Church, in front of the Left Hand tower.

Ackroyd Park, Haley Hill

All Souls Church, TP14300 - All Souls Church Spire

Haley Hill, opposite All Souls

Post Office, Commercial Street

Solicitors, Wards End

Clare Road/Wards End Junction

One is on a former brothel, which the council want to renovate?
Tis said the Bronte Sisters worked there.

 

[classic33]

The one i saw didnt have the markings on the top , but i have seen others just cant remember where

May just be coincidence, but the marks run North-South, East-West.

 

[biggs682]

Mega haul this morning 9 cuts and 4 plates

The round house between Finedon and the A14

Grafton Underwood Church

About 100 yards away from Grafton Underwood church

Same plate

Boughton House Gates

Geddington Church

Rushton Church

 

[biggs682]

Here are the rest ,

Ruston Hall

Rothwell Bridge Street

Oppisite The Tollmache Arms , Harrington

1st House on the right Coming into Lamport

Lamport Church

 

[Bobby Mhor]

Here are the rest , will add the locations later

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Busy, eh?
Nice one

I rode through parts of Paisley yesterday (and survived!)
saw sod all at the places I expected, checked three churches en-route, nothing...
must return with a hit list.

 

[biggs682]

Busy, eh?
Nice one

I rode through parts of Paisley yesterday (and survived!)
saw sod all at the places I expected, checked three churches en-route, nothing...
must return with a hit list.

These were all within less than 50 metres away from a great circular ride of Kettering this morning

i could have done a few more by going further off route but they can wait for another day

 

[classic33]

Those who've found the Trig Stones, not points. How far out have they been compared to Trig Points?
Working from map to ground.

 

[Bobby Mhor]

Those who've found the Trig Stones, not points. How far out have they been compared to Trig Points?
Working from map to ground.

I assume you mean the bench marks?
I've used OS Locate app at each one and it gives a six figure reading,
eg. Beith Old Church t'other day..
OS Locate says NS 351 539
OS CBM database file NS 3518 5395

Give a rough estimation to track down on the database.

I'm looking for some I used my Etrex 30 but as usual, I can't find anything, I'll try to get something done.