Logged Visits:

9th Dec 2023  07:12  by Trigger monster

FB Number: S1943  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Pulled in to car park at The Cat tearoom, early so only one other car there. Conveniently located opposite start of track heading south west and uphill. Started off in the rain and the dark but was able to follow the track. Fairly good surface after an initial steep climb away from the road. After about a mile there was a track turning to the east but higher ground was further to the south west. About this point the track became very muddy, rutted with tyre tracks which were full of water. Sides of track were uneven on grassy tussocks and slippery. Track veered to the south. Couldn’t make out any features on the skyline, it was still dark. Was going to head for a tree to get a bit of shelter from the strong wind and rain to check on here for some help when I suddenly noticed the pillar a few metres away on the east side of the track. Relieved. Cap missing. No views as it was dark but could make out lights from a village or town to the east, probably Upavon. Light started to improve on the way back down. Still raining. Waterproof trousers are not waterproof.

Charlton Clumps Flush plate
Charlton Clumps Looking south, before dawn
Charlton Clumps East side
Charlton Clumps South side

26th Sep 2022  12:31  by Captainbob542

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

Found while walking the White Horse trail, well placed next to the track.

20th Aug 2022  18:33  by Ande1865

FB Number: S1943  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

25th Jul 2022  14:37  by Griefmiester

Gridref: SU 10209 54576   FB Number: S1943  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parking in Charlton St Peter by the church (parking for 1 or 2 cars) walked along the ROW from there over the Devizes Road then along Charlton Drove pillar is in good condition and located on the ROW, great views all around

Charlton Clumps

23rd Jul 2022  12:18  by Sifromgosport

FB Number: S1943  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

31st Dec 2021  14:49  by CJO

Gridref: SU 10210 54574   FB Number: S1943  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

All intact. Access from perimeter road. Side tracks waterlogged.

28th Dec 2021  19:57  by Trigobsession

FB Number: S1943  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Crack along the base just above the sight hole

10th Jul 2021  10:00  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SU 10200 54500   FB Number: S1943  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Drove up lane not open to public !!!

27th Mar 2021  12:17  by 360exploring

FB Number: S1943  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Just a quick detour from the White Horse Trail up another byway. Trig number 7 today on the ride from Westbury to Larkhill

©360exploring
©360exploring
©360exploring

27th Mar 2021  12:17  by COVID Trig Point Challenge

FB Number: S1943  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

3rd Aug 2020  13:34  by LimburnFamily

Gridref: SU 10206 54572   FB Number: S1943  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Brillant location 360 deg views

29th Jul 2019  13:17  by Two Dogs and an Awning

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 9/10

Bagged whilst walking the 26 mile Sarsens Way from Avebury to Stonehenge as part of my Walk 2,019 Miles challenge.

©Two Dogs and an Awning

1st Jul 2018  13:09  by slateloose

Gridref: SU 10200 54500   FB Number: S1943  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Lovely walk up from Charlton St Peter on byway, lots of butterflies. sound of distant gunfire.

22nd Jun 2018  10:58  by G1ANQ

FB Number: S1943  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

I decided to pick this one up, even though it was a bit out of my way because I would only do 25miles to complete the others. And it was such a lovely day for a cycle. Went along the road that is the other side of the River Avon to the A345. Only joining it at Upavon. Went up Charlton Drove to get to trig, as its is just off it. I will say that it is slightly damaged because of crack in base at back.

Flush Bracket
Trig Point showing crack at base
Trig Point

6th Aug 2016  10:45  by Wubbleyew

FB Number: S1943  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Managed to park in Charlton village - turned left at the church where there's parking for several cars. Then footpath across a field, cross the A342 and up the drove to the pillar which has open cap, & all sight-holes open. Enjoyed the views northwards of Martinsell Hill, Walker's Hill, Milk Hill, Tan Hill, and the Alton Barnes White Horse. En route to Swindon Town 1-0 Coventry City, and as always a scorcher for the first Saturday of the season.

28th Apr 2016  07:00  by orion

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

31st Dec 2015  12:14  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S1943  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Another BOAT deemed undriveable in the current wet conditions, so short walk up from the perimeter track. Great views along the E edge of the Plain, but missed Tonyht's white horse so I can't have been looking too hard! FB painted white, centre and all s/holes open but otherwise vgc.

16th Aug 2015  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SU 10211 54581   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Room to park at start of Charlton Drove (undriveable track) off main (Devizes) road to NE

5th Aug 2015  12:00  by martin

Gridref: SU 10300 54600   FB Number: S1943  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Trig logged by members of my rambling group doing a linear walk on the Great Stones Way

31st Mar 2015  13:52  by g4wsb

Gridref: SU 10208 54580   FB Number: S1943  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

©g4wsb
©g4wsb

8th Mar 2015  14:55  by dal

FB Number: S1943  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Very pleasant location. Red flags flying on the MOD land to the south. Vgc apart from missing cap.

30th Dec 2014  14:08  by plet56

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

4th Jan 2014  15:00  by mitsiman

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

16th Nov 2012  12:05  by jonglew

FB Number: S1943  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parking difficult in Charlton so parked on the side of the A342 at its junction with the minor road leading to Charlton. Took the Charlton Drove leading toward the Salisbury Plain military training area to the trig, then skirted the boundary of the training area returning along Rushall Drove and through Rushall village for a pleasant 5 miles. Cloud was down though so no views across the plain otherwise almost certainly a higher score. Pillar is in good condition with metalwork painted white.

Pillar TP2122©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP2122©jonglew

19th Feb 2012  13:02  by g4wsb

Gridref: SU 10208 54580   FB Number: S1943  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

©g4wsb
©g4wsb
©g4wsb

21st Sep 2011  00:00  by Tonyht

Gridref: SU 10200 54650   FB Number: S1943  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Easy access, Visited while walking the Great Stones Way, which passes only a couple of feet away. Nice views including one of the white horses.

16th Jul 2011  17:05  by Dusty

FB Number: S1943  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Trigpoint
Trigpoint
Spider
Flush Bracket

10th Jul 2011  10:34  by The QCs

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

Found whilst out caching round the Pewsey Vale series.

6th Jun 2011  12:20  by CornishWalker

FB Number: S1943  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Found this Trig whilst I was caching in the area.

31st Jul 2010  00:00  by Nekyram

FB Number: S1943  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

5th Jun 2010  19:40  by cmb1953

FB Number: S1943  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

4th Apr 2010  12:33  by beemerboxer1

FB Number: S1943  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Found whilst Geocaching on Easter Sunday. Quite sunny today, but still abit chilly. Still lots of mud and water about !

25th Dec 2009  16:30  by DesG

FB Number: S1943  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Nice and peaceful up here today being Christmas.

©DesG
©DesG

6th Dec 2009  00:00  by pete37038

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

Good views, easy one on the path

©pete37038
©pete37038

5th Jul 2009  14:54  by moonraker

FB Number: S1943  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Logged while on circular walk from Rushall. Has been painted white but now faded. Good views all around.

13th Sep 2008  16:05  by Paul and Max

FB Number: S1943  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Visited whilst on a nice long Geocaching walk, pigs everywhere today!

Pigs and a Trig! ©Paul and Max

20th Jul 2008  14:29  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SU 10200 54570   FB Number: S1943  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Lovely views,major "pig" area ! Cycled up frm Rushall Manor on ROW then passed in front of rushall Barn en route to pillar.Great views and pleasant riding. Pillar on West side of fence just outside range .Am going with slightly damaged as there is a significant crack near the base .... will see what future visitors think!

©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn
Crack near base.©Glaslyn

17th Jun 2008  18:45  by Trigger

FB Number: S1943  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

10th May 2008  09:45  by Mr.Dewdrop

FB Number: S1943  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Bracket
Pillar ©Mr.Dewdrop

8th May 2008  10:30  by Moonraker Team

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

Lovely views hereabouts

3rd May 2008  10:00  by Lone Hunter

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

Visited whilst caching in the area.

24th Jan 2008  11:48  by tom

FB Number: S1943  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

The pillar is situated between a fence and a grass track on the edge of Salisbury Plain. The site was reached from the west along the firing range perimeter road from Redhorn Hill although the short walk from the Casterley Camp guard hut to the east would have been easier. It has peeling white paint and FB S 1943 but lacks a cap or plug. To the south and west is the rolling open grassland and occasional scrub of the interior of Salisbury Plain. To the north is the chalk ridge of Milk Hill and Tan Hill on the other side of the Vale of Pewsey. Nearby to the east is a farm, further on the chalk lands rise again the on the other side of the Avon. The firing range to the south of the perimeter road was occupied by crows and skylarks and is part of the unimproved chalk downland of the Salisbury Plain SSSI. Nearby Casterley Camp is an Iron Age enclosure.

7th Oct 2007  11:50  by bluebeard

FB Number: S1943  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

between the drove and the TP was a field of poppies

9th Jun 2006  14:35  by rhayader_wanderer

FB Number: S1943  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Tried to cycle up from the pub but ended up pushing (again) for the first part due to 4x4 erosion. Trig itself is comfortably outside the danger zone and in good shape

27th May 2005  15:40  by Managra

FB Number: S1943  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

This one is next to a pig farm, but fortunately the wind was blowing in the right direction so our visit wasn't too unpleasant. Once painted white and with lovely views. Missing plug

Trigpoint ©Managra
Flush bracket ©Managra

20th Mar 2005  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S1943  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

vgc, no cap or plug, white, beside byway, driveable most of way, ?outside danger area

S1943 top ©peregrinus
montaged by JWR ©peregrinus

11th Jan 1997  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S1943  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Plug missing.