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TP1494 - Bleak House Hill
 
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Type :
Condition :
Moved Moved
Flush Bracket :
S1634
OSGB36 Station :
SK54/T25
Current use :
none
Historic use :
T:UK waypoint :
TP1494
County :
Leicestershire
Nearest town :
SHEPSHED

OSGB36 trig archive spreadsheet - IW
Trig NameOriginal NameNew NameEASTINGNORTHINGHEIGHTORDERTYPE OF MARKComputing DateCLASS OF LEVELLINGDate of LevellingLEVELLING DATUMDESTROYED MARK INDICATORCOMMENTS
Bleak House HillSK54/T25SK54T025446488.08325240.8692.9183PILLAR01/06/1938101/06/1966N0

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There are 84 photos for this trigpoint (view album).

This trigpoint:
Is ranked joint 13420th with 102 other trigs (more).
Has a mean score of 5.04/10 (from 90 logged visits)
Was First logged: 19th Nov 2003
Was Last logged: 25th Nov 2023

Of the 90 logged visits,
22 recorded a location and of these....

All were within 1232m
The average error was 173m
6 were exact

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Good condition 25th Nov 2023  11:00  by andyrandom

FB Number: S1634  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

One of the easiest trigs I've every bagged, currently sited outside a house in a pretty village road. Was only there for a couple of minutes; no-one took any notice of me or my car.




©andyrandom


Moved 5th Jul 2023  18:40  by Richard_P

FB Number: S1634  Condition: Moved  Score: 5/10

Saved by an enterprising villager and sat at the end of his driveway. Beware of where you park, I was accosted by a have a go hero for pulling up on the road near his house. After I politely mentioned the trig and being interested in the history his attitude changed and I was told of its past and relocation from the local motorway services site. Then he reminded me not to park on the road outside his house even if I wanted to go and look at it. He proudly mentioned the 'he used to be an activist you know', I could hear scared rice puddings everywhere!!! He did suggest I go and talk to Jim, the guy who rescued it, I would have loved to but it was late and I didn't want to disturb him. I was also told that before taking any photos, that I should ask the owner if it was allowed... I'm a rebel so took photos anyway 8) @Jim - thank you for rescuing this one. Lovely scenic village and appreciate what you've done with the trig.


Moved 26th Mar 2023  09:25  by praenterprise

Gridref: SK 45547 24518   FB Number: S1634  Condition: Moved  Score: 5/10

Moved approximately 1.5 km from its original position, the pillar is now an easy roadside bag on Clements Gate, Diseworth, on the right-hand side when leaving the village (travelling away from the church). Original cap. Thank you to the person or persons involved in saving this one. The nearby St Michael & All Angels Church in Diseworth sports a good example of a bench mark.

©praenterprise
©praenterprise
©praenterprise


Moved 27th Jul 2022  18:54  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Moved  Score: 5/10


Good condition 1st Jul 2022  13:14  by dadu 13

FB Number: S1634  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

The pillar is in excellent condition, easy bag while geocaching in the Village


Moved 21st Apr 2022  19:48  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Moved  Score: 5/10

re-visit. Still safe at its new site. Turned aside from battling a head wind to bimble through the village.


Slightly damaged 15th Apr 2022  08:12  by DaveD

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

2/5 on trip to the Peak District.


Moved 10th Apr 2022  13:08  by eon

Gridref: SK 45547 24516   FB Number: S1634  Condition: Moved  Score: 6/10

(2476) As the crow flies, this pillar was originally sited about a mile away. And as that spot gave way to a new lorry park/service station, it was rescued from the rubbish pile and given a new lease of life. Excellent! Aside from some minor damage, its in fine overall condition. Pillar history: Built on the 16th of November 1936, at a cost of £4 9s 6d. Last maintained by the OS in May of 1978. Marked as destroyed September 1998.

Bleak House Hill ©eon
Pillar - 1 ©eon
Pillar - 2 ©eon
FB S1634 ©eon
Top ©eon


Moved 23rd Jan 2022  16:25  by Wheresthatpenguin

Gridref: SK 45547 24518   FB Number: S1634  Condition: Moved  Score: 8/10

Parked on Grimes Gate, and then walked onto Clements Gate and up to the pillar. Many thanks to @Jim Snee for rescuing the pillar! It looks great.

Pillar
Flush Bracket
Spider/Theodolite Mount
Pillar


Moved 23rd Jan 2022  11:05  by painterman61

FB Number: S1634  Condition: Moved  Score: 5/10

Easy find but drove past it first, in vgc a survivor

trig ©painterman61
top ©painterman61
fb ©painterman61


Moved 8th Nov 2021  16:35  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Moved  Score: 5/10

re-visit. turned off main route to bimble through village.


Slightly damaged 26th Sep 2021  12:30  by itchy-trigger-finder

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Easy roadside bag. Final one bagged whilst driving back north after weekend in malverns with mates. Great to see a rescued trig, even if it is a bit chipped and worn. Itchy.


©itchy-trigger-finder


Moved 20th Jul 2021  20:16  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Moved  Score: 5/10

2nd logged re-visit. A small diversion from route to make a log on 4 consecutive days. No need to get off the bike to visit. Surprised to see only one visitor since my last visit in April 2020.


Good condition 24th Nov 2020  12:12  by The Trudges

FB Number: S1634  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Trig sits at the side of the road at the entrance to a house, Trig does have slight damage to the 2 left sided corner and is leaning slightly to the right but is otherwise in good condition with all its metal work

Flush Bracket ©The Trudges
Trig
Pillar
Spider©The Trudges
Centre cap©The Trudges


Moved 27th Apr 2020  16:57  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Moved  Score: 5/10

Passing through village when I remembered this pillar and made a short detour to make a further re-visit and just log something. A little early morning rain cleared before setting out, the sun breaking through for about half an hour when it felt reasonably warm. Likely to be on rest days next as forecast not promising, but still reached 4700 miles for the year.


Moved 27th Feb 2020  14:50  by Alancache

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Moved  Score: 6/10

Interesting to see one that's been moved to outside a house

The Pillar


Moved 7th Oct 2019  18:14  by NJM

FB Number: S1634  Condition: Moved  Score: 5/10

Third of three roadside TP bags within an hour. I'd like to rescue a TP and stick it outside my house! (Subsequent edit...am making enquiries to rescue a TP close to my home, the grubbed up and dumped in a pile of rubbish 'Pigdon'...)

View East
View South
View South Close up & FB
View West


Moved 29th Sep 2019  16:27  by Andy West

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Moved  Score: 5/10


Moved 1st Feb 2019  12:22  by WuzzerL

FB Number: S1634  Condition: Moved  Score: 5/10

©WuzzerL


Moved 26th Nov 2018  08:20  by PeteBoggs

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Moved  Score: 5/10

Easy to find

©PeteBoggs


Good condition 16th Jun 2018  08:40  by pkbathrooms

Gridref: SK 45547 24518   FB Number: S1634  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

at entrance to house. in area for the Quorn model railway event




Not Logged 22nd May 2018  08:52  by [email protected]

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Not Logged 21st May 2018  12:16  by Margaret the trig

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Moved 8th Oct 2017  15:45  by robinhood

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Moved  Score: 6/10

Easy find in Diseworth, a pretty village with a fair few houses for sale/rent...is it airport and racing circuit noise?


Moved 8th Oct 2017  13:45  by robinhood

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Moved  Score: 6/10

Easy find in Diseworth, a pretty village with a fair few houses for sale/rent...is it airport and racing circuit noise?


Moved 1st Mar 2017  14:20  by dugswell2

FB Number: S1634  Condition: Moved  Score: 8/10

Looking great in new location.


Moved 11th Feb 2017  08:46  by jamiekeighley

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Moved  Score: 6/10

Parked opposite house, nice to see, in good condition. Snowy morning.

©jamiekeighley


Moved 20th Nov 2016  00:00  by dogwalking

Gridref: SK 45547 24518   FB Number: S1634  Condition: Moved  Score: 5/10

parking easy easy to find side of road


Moved 6th Apr 2016  12:09  by vegibagger

FB Number: S1634  Condition: Moved  Score: 5/10

moved from the site of the services that are now next to the M1. Sitting proudly on the road way at no.20 Clements Gate, delight to see it and a worthy diversion from my route. Enjoyed a cup of coffee and a brief natter, in their lovely kitchen, with Jim and Carly. He not only rescued the trig pillar but the house they live in which was recommended for demolition when Jim took on the courageous task of buying it and renovating it. Lovely couple. Unlike the Elgin Marbles [maybe?], the mystery of how S1634 migrated to its present position in the conservation village of Diseworth is easily explained. However, but for your interest on the subject of trig. points in general - and your specific enquiry about trig. point S1634 in particular - the history of the move would otherwise have been lost.  As far as I know, this note, detailing the background, will be the only written record that exits to explain the mystery. The move actually occurred in 1998, now some 25 years ago. To the best of my knowledge no written record from any party was ever made of the event. In the intervening years most of those involved, there were few anyway, have either moved on or have long since forgotten about it. The process started some time before 1998 when the motorway service provider, Granada acquired sufficient land from a local farming family to build a service station to cater for M1 traffic. This land included the field in which S1634 was situated. Despite fierce opposition from the nearby villagers of Diseworth, who feared that the building of this service station would create a precedent for further loss of farmland to industrial development around the village [how prescient was that fear - but that's another story!] planning permission was granted and work on the site began in 1998. This work included construction on the field occupied by S1634 - which was designated to become the lorry park for the service station. It seemed to me to be worth making enquiries as to what was to happen to S1634 given that it was now going to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. It was, after all, a bit of a local landmark and well known to hikers and dog walkers alike so it seemed to be a good idea to 'save' it. I contacted Ordinance Survey in Southampton [by telephone] to ask them what was to be its destiny. I gained the impression that no one there had thought about this and that they weren't that bothered about it anyway. I asked if I could have it and the answer was yes I could but I'd have to put a notice on it dissociating Ordinance Survey from its new position. I then approached our Parish Council to suggest that S1634 be placed on the grass verge outside the Bull and Swan pub [sadly now two private dwellings] at the main crossroads in the centre of the village. The P.C. were not interested in this proposal which would anyway be too difficult, they said,  because Highways Authority would have to become involved, thus generating endless paperwork, risk assessments, etc. So what to do? Work was continuing apace up at the Granada site and I thought that I ought to get up there and secure the item before it disappeared. Along with a good friend of mine, Alan, we sought out the works foreman,  eventually found hiding out in a hut set amongst great mounds of earth, trenches, diggers and other heavy construction equipment. Mr. Foreman seemed totally oblivious to both the trig. point and its destiny but he seemed like a nice chap and he was clearly willing to humour us for a while - got to keep the local peasants on side, and all that.  After a bit of walking around and searching we found S1634. Looking very forlorn and sad, it lay on its side in a slurry of clay. It was already part covered in spoil and neglect and in the world of construction it was no more than a heavy lump of inconvenient concrete. It didn't take a genius to work out that it would soon be interred in a deep hole in Mother Earth and so be lost for all eternity - without either thought or ceremony.  It really was only luck that saved the day. 24 hours later and it would have been too late, S1634 would have been under the lorry park at what is now the MOTO Service Station at Junction 23A on the M1, having suffered the same fate as Richard 111 in the Leicester car park in 1485. Mr. Foreman, continuing with his positive public relations exercise towards angry Diseworth residents, offered to load S1634 into a digger and drive it over to the village that afternoon - where did we want it delivered? This rather caught both of us out with our trousers down, we hadn't expected such an immediate and positive response and we hadn't thought that bit through. Both Alan and I thought that S1634 should be visible to villagers and walkers but where to put it? In the end we decided that the best thing to do was to take up the immediate offer, get S1634 off the building site and temporarily put it next to the drive at my house. We could then figure out something more suitable at a later date.  That was 25 years ago and S1634 is yet to be moved to a more permanant site. Truth to tell, I doubt that it will move again. S1634 seems to be more than happy to reside where it does and anyway it's too heavy to contemplate another relocation.  Jim Snee As a postscript, like finding a final resting place for S1634, the plaque the O.S. asked me to put on it is still a work in progress. I penned the wording for said plaque, on schedule, 25 years ago and wrote to Garman [the Sat Nav people] to ask them to 'sponsor' it but I never got a reply! The plaque reads as follows:- Beware S1634 This trig. point is an ex trig.point. It is no more. It is not charted and has no cartographical purpose or accuracy. It was formerly sited at MR129 465253, now part of the lorry park at the Motorway Service Station to the N.E. of the village. At that location it marked a spot height of 93 metres AMSL. It was donated by Ordinance Survey in October 1998 and was re-sited here to remind villagers and walkers of views once enjoyed and also for the benefit of our dog population  who are much relieved - frequently. This Trig. Point now stands at N52.48.982 W001.19.549 at 66 metres AMSL I know this because my Garmin Sat Nav tells me. 

trig ©vegibagger
fb ©vegibagger
top ©vegibagger


Moved 22nd Mar 2016  12:35  by RichardM

Gridref: SK 45547 24515   FB Number: S1634  Condition: Moved  Score: 5/10

Nice to find this pillar still exists relatively unscathed. Easy roadside access.


Good condition 7th Mar 2016  15:20  by Rob&Fiona

FB Number: S1634  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Lovely to see a pillar rescued from destruction

A roadside pillar, but no coffee house


Moved 19th Sep 2015  16:03  by Trigger

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Moved  Score: 5/10

TP1494
TP1494


Moved 5th Jun 2015  11:56  by trig-man

Gridref: SK 45544 24544   FB Number: S1634  Condition: Moved  Score: 5/10

Owner had just driven off of drive as I was pulling up. Slight damage to top but all metalwork still present.


Moved 27th May 2015  18:09  by GeoSandJCLeo

Gridref: SK 45543 24524   FB Number: 1634  Condition: Moved  Score: 6/10

saw this had been rescued and placed in someones garden, so good to see it has been saved. in really good condition.

©GeoSandJCLeo


Good condition 14th May 2015  21:39  by BRISTOLIAN

FB Number: 1634  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Late evening visit. Put the full beam headlights on to get my usual picture of the trig. Nice park and bag, this one.

Mr K at Trig. Late night trig pose.©BRISTOLIAN


Moved 5th Apr 2015  15:50  by KevP

FB Number: S1634  Condition: Moved  Score: 5/10

Quick revisit after visiting the Aeropark at nearby East Midlands Airport.


Moved 7th Mar 2015  08:34  by Crazy

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Moved  Score: 6/10

Had visited the original site at Donington Services a while back and not surprisingly had found nothing, and then when we went to log it, noticed its relocation. In the area this morning so found the rescued trig in Diseworth as promised. Glad it didn't end up as hardcore.


Moved 5th Mar 2015  06:25  by Pritch227

FB Number: S1634  Condition: Moved  Score: 5/10

great to see this has been saved and in a nice location too,bet the neighbours are jealous! bit early to be knocking on doors so took a quick snap.

©Pritch227


Good condition 19th Feb 2014  14:20  by tomytucker

Gridref: SK 45500 24500   FB Number: S1634  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

baged this one today on a outing with my two grand daughters thay asked me what i was takeing a photograph of a piece of concrete for; i tried to explane to them thay gust looked at me goneout; you cannot win them all


Good condition 18th Feb 2014  14:20  by rams

Gridref: SK 45500 24500   FB Number: 1643  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

bleak house hill
bleak house hill


Moved 21st Aug 2013  16:30  by sheepsocks

FB Number: S1634  Condition: Moved  Score: 6/10

Gets a 6 for novelty value



Moved 4th Jul 2013  15:08  by slateloose

Gridref: SK 45500 24500   FB Number: S1634  Condition: Moved  Score: 5/10

Nice location and easy to find too.


Couldn't find it 2nd Apr 2013  16:30  by senrabyar

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Couldn't find it  Score: 5/10

Not really expecting to find it !


Moved 27th Dec 2012  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SK 45547 24523   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Moved  Score: 5/10


Moved 8th Nov 2012  12:50  by Dusty

FB Number: S1634  Condition: Moved  Score: 5/10

Visited original location before finding its new home.

Original location
Trigpoint
Spider
Flush Bracket


Moved 1st Nov 2012  16:37  by Keith Stevens

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Moved  Score: 8/10

Spoke to Jim at No 20 - good story - see his log below. I want one in my garden!!

Bleak House Hill pillar


Moved 22nd Oct 2012  14:34  by KevP

FB Number: S1634  Condition: Moved  Score: 5/10

Easy roadside bag. Misty and wet so didn't disturb the residents.


Moved 22nd Aug 2012  14:32  by CJO

Gridref: SK 45550 24511   FB Number: S1634  Condition: Moved  Score: 5/10

Thanks for saving this JIM. Looks like a few corners got knocked off.

Bleak House Hill wish i had one in my garden.
original location near services visit 29 July 2013


Moved 13th Jul 2012  17:00  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SK 45547 24518   FB Number: S1634  Condition: Moved  Score: 3/10

Roadside


Moved 27th Jun 2012  21:30  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S1634  Condition: Moved  Score: 6/10

Seems to have survived its relocation and happy in its new spot. All s/holes except N open, and chunks out of all four corners but still has metal cap, indented letters and is in remarkably good condition.


Toppled 8th Oct 2011  15:10  by redDragon

FB Number: S1634  Condition: Toppled  Score: 6/10

Thankyou for rescuing this one. relocated outside house in a peaceful village lane. I apologise to the owner for not asking permission as I didnt see anyone around to ask. quick bag and tag on our way back from Cornwall.


Slightly damaged 25th Jul 2011  10:14  by Big Fish

FB Number: S1634  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

I bagged this one today on my way home from Birmingham Airport. There is nothing to add that hasn't already been said, good to see it's not been lost forever, well done for rescuing it. Given it a six for novelty value.

Bleak House Hill FB
Bleak House Hill Trig


Slightly damaged 19th Jul 2011  14:31  by Jim Snee

Gridref: SK 45547 24520   FB Number: S1634  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Originaly sited @ SK465253 [now a lorry park] but removed during construction of motorway service station in 1998. Rescued by myself from rubble tip on site and placed outside our house [20 Clements Gate, Diseworth - SK454245] in October 1998. OS requested a plaque be displayed denoting relocation. This I am still in process of acheiving. The plaque, when finished, will dislay the following message:- 'This Trig. Point is an ex trig. point - it is no more. It is not charted and has no cartographical purpose or accuracy and is definately deceased. It was formally sited at SK465253, now a part of the lorry park at the motorway service station to the East of the village. At that location it marked a spot height of 93 metres AMSL. It was donated by Ordinance Survey in October 1998 and was resited here to remind all villagers and walkers of views we once enjoyed. And also for the benefit of passing dogs, who are much relieved - frequently. This trig. Point now stands at:- SK455245 N52.48.982 w001.19.549 At 66metres AMSL. I know this because my sat. nav. tells me.'


Slightly damaged 19th Jul 2011  13:30  by pjr

Gridref: SK 45547 24520   FB Number: S1634  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Well little to say as you can see Jim has put all info in his 1st log as Trigpointer UK.I met Jim on my visit to pillar,a very interesting man with career as an airline pilot behind him.Welcome to Trigpointing UK Jim.


Toppled 8th Jun 2011  14:00  by Whats the Point

FB Number: S1634  Condition: Toppled  Score: 4/10

Parked at the service station – had a look at the true location then walked down Hyam’s lane to find the trigpoint. Passed the Bull and Swan in Diseworth but unfortunately it was closed.

Bleak House Hill


Toppled 15th Jan 2011  14:30  by craftinessa

FB Number: S1634  Condition: Toppled  Score: 5/10

Visited the original site and the trig.


Toppled 15th Jan 2011  14:30  by swampysean

FB Number: S1634  Condition: Toppled  Score: 6/10


Toppled 18th Jul 2010  06:45  by bluebeard

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Toppled  Score: 1/10


Toppled 15th Aug 2009  11:50  by ted

FB Number: S1634  Condition: Toppled  Score: 4/10

Plug intact, slight damage to top of pillar. S side of Clements Gate.

Bleak House Hill trig
Bleak House Hill FB
Bleak House Hill top


Moved 29th Jul 2009  19:32  by Griefmiester

FB Number: S1634  Condition: Moved  Score: 7/10

Took a while driving round the village before I found this one, sounded easy reading other logs! great to see another one live to fight another day. Pillar in good condition.


Toppled 13th Apr 2009  17:05  by Chris9870

FB Number: S1634  Condition: Toppled  Score: 5/10

This one was rescued from near Donington services when it was redeveloped and now lives outside 20 Clements Gate in Diseworth village. Condition quite good considering it has been moved. Easy to find too. Wish I had one in my garden.

Bleak House Hill
Bleak House Hill


Toppled 31st Mar 2009  16:30  by Bourne

FB Number: S1634  Condition: Toppled  Score: 5/10


Toppled 7th Dec 2008  15:10  by ocean soul

FB Number: S1634  Condition: Toppled  Score: 5/10

Nothing to add to previous logs.


Toppled 20th Nov 2008  15:35  by splash

FB Number: S1634  Condition: Toppled  Score: 3/10

Moved from its original site at some point. Now found in a garden in the village.


Toppled 11th Nov 2008  10:15  by gowrie

FB Number: S1634  Condition: Toppled  Score: 1/10

Front garden of No 20. Views were better where it came from!


Toppled 6th Jul 2008  11:11  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S1634  Condition: Toppled  Score: 5/10

Had looked by service area, per old OS 1.50000 map, then informed by Curryscrim of its present whereabouts.


Toppled 29th Jun 2008  15:15  by Monkeycopter

FB Number: S1634  Condition: Toppled  Score: 5/10

Easy drive-by find of the moved pillar.

©Monkeycopter


Toppled 26th Jun 2008  10:15  by CURRYSCRIM

Gridref: SK 45500 24500   FB Number: S1634  Condition: Toppled  Score: 5/10

Had a chat with the "owner" of the trig at No. 20. He apparently rescued it from the vicinity of the motorway service area. He intends to put some sort of plaque on it at a later date.


Toppled 27th Apr 2008  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S1634  Condition: Toppled  Score: 5/10

Metal cap, shallow letters, top damaged. S side of lane, by driveway of #20, at roadside.


Toppled 13th May 2007  09:25  by mattwaggie

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Toppled  Score: 5/10

Quick trig with Vix & Co.


Toppled 13th May 2007  00:00  by vix92008

FB Number: S1634  Condition: Toppled  Score: 5/10

Drive by trig, not in it's original location but at least it has not been lost and is accessible to all.


Toppled 12th May 2007  11:30  by Sandisox

Gridref: SK 45534 24554   FB Number: S1634  Condition: Toppled  Score: 6/10

Found its new location straight away, thanks to instructions by RoPeHe and others.

Flush Bracket
Top View
New Location


Moved 7th Nov 2006  18:15  by dal

FB Number: S1634  Condition: Moved  Score: 5/10

Well done to the person who found this. Straightforward even after dark.


Toppled 4th Oct 2006  09:50  by asbown

FB Number: S1634  Condition: Toppled  Score: 4/10

thanks to those below who did all the work, easy find in front garden.


Toppled 21st Apr 2006  12:00  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SK 46488 25241   FB Number: S1634  Condition: Toppled  Score: 5/10

Well done to the finder of this pillar in its new location,had done the search from the rear of the service station ,had toured the immaculate traveller camp with its assotment of ,,,mess,and then phoned for help and was re directed .

©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn


Toppled 4th Feb 2006  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S1634  Condition: Toppled  Score: 8/10

Had a chat to the friendly owner.

S1634
S1634
S1634


Toppled 30th Nov 2005  13:00  by rhayader_wanderer

FB Number: S1634  Condition: Toppled  Score: 3/10

happily visited at its new home


Toppled 30th Oct 2005  16:04  by lookingmrb&pwb

FB Number: S1634  Condition: Toppled  Score: 7/10

11/13 After a previous adventure with this trig we disided to call in at Disworth and see if we could find it. Drove around for ages and were about to give up when i tried one more street and there it was. Amazing!!!


Toppled 11th Mar 2005  11:00  by HEATHENS

FB Number: S1634  Condition: Toppled  Score: 4/10

Thanks to previous information visited this re-sited pillar, looks quite happy where it is.


Toppled 22nd Feb 2005  10:30  by Lathama

FB Number: S1634  Condition: Toppled  Score: 3/10

Like others before me, I just couldn't resist having a peep as this, as I had tried twice before to furtively scour the Service Area. I would very much like to know how RoPeHe managed to find this as it's on a deadend lane so passing traffic doesn't exist!! Anyway, apart from a couple of chipped top edges it's fine! Original plug with slightly-indented letters. S sighthole closed, the others open. No paint. Quietly residing on the lane-side.


Toppled 19th Feb 2005  09:19  by Pharisee

FB Number: S1634  Condition: Toppled  Score: 5/10

This T/P has been moved from it’s original location by Donnington Park Services at J23a on the M1 motorway. It now resides in the front garden of a house in the village of Diseworth. Deego and I found it where RoPeHe had indicated.


Toppled 19th Feb 2005  09:19  by Deego

FB Number: S1634  Condition: Toppled  Score: 6/10

It has indeed moved to the nearby village. I would rather see it spend its time here than be smashed up.

©Deego
©Deego


Couldn't find it 1st Jan 2005  16:00  by lookingmrb&pwb

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Couldn't find it  Score: 5/10

We went up the track on which the map said was where the trig there but when we got there we found the travelers where still there so we didn't start to pock around ther "CAMP". after reading the other logs i will one day have to go back and find it in the village.


Not Logged 25th Aug 2004  16:40  by RoPeHe

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 4/10

Just a quick visit to the original location of the pillar. At corner of service area lorry park - with pallets, mobile phone mast and caravans. But good views, especially to the east.


Toppled 2nd Jul 2004  12:45  by Father Ted

FB Number: S1634  Condition: Toppled  Score: 4/10

I just had to go and see where this one had been relocated following the bag by RoPeHe. She now lives down this quiet county lane opposite number 17 in much more peaceful surroundings than a Service Station. She appears to have suffered some damage to the top corners may be in the move.


Toppled 29th Jun 2004  09:15  by RoPeHe

Gridref: SK 45547 24518   FB Number: S1634  Condition: Toppled  Score: 4/10

Not quite sure what condition to log this one as! The pillar is "Definitely missing" from its original location SK 46488 25241, but is in "Good" condition, complete with Flush Bracket, Spider and Plug, just over 1km away at the side of Clements Gate in the village of Diseworth. I don't know whether "Toppled or moved" quite had this sort of thing in mind - maybe we need a new category of "Relocated" - but then a condition qualifier would still be necessary! By the way, thanks to Jon Rouse via Trigonomy for pointing the way to its new location.

Bleak House Hill pillar relocated to Diseworth village ©RoPeHe
Flush Bracket S1634 ©RoPeHe
Spider and Plug ©RoPeHe


Destroyed 20th May 2004  17:30  by Father Ted

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Destroyed  Score: 1/10

I needed my best anorak on to bag this one. There I was wandering around the corner of a Service Station knowing already that what I was looking for was not there. I thought I discovered the base of the old trig at one stage but it turned out to be a concrete covering for an electrical cable conduit. I did discover two things. This is quite a well landscaped Service Station compared to some with a woodland area planted near where the trig used to be. Secondly it made me realise that if there is a value to a waste stream then a real industry springs up. The pallet recycling operation set up in the corner of this Service Station valued its pallets so much that they are chained up to prevent further recycling taking place.

Where the trig used to stand


Destroyed 29th Feb 2004  11:30  by mickandshane

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Destroyed  Score: 1/10

Definitely missing. OS has FB no as S1634


Destroyed 11th Jan 2004  11:30  by Lathama

Gridref: SK 46400 25200   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Destroyed  Score: 3/10

Had a bit more time today so I approached the site from the service station, as the pillar is still marked on my latest 'Explorer' sheet 245. However, in spite of a long search on the new embankment [to the perplexity of some HGV drivers] it simply isn't there!


Couldn't find it 19th Nov 2003  09:55  by Lathama

Gridref: SK 46500 25300   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Couldn't find it  Score: 3/10

Spent 15 minutes looking for this. Since my map was produced there is now a motorway service area and also a mobile phone mast in a protected area with the associated paraphenalia. I even rumaged through the New Age Travellers' encampment to no avail. I think this might have gone! Good view over the M1 and the runways at East Midlands Airport if you like that sort of thing.......



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