Logged Visits:

22nd Aug 2023  00:00  by S1534&Beyond

FB Number: S9540  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

4th trig today of 5. An easy roadside, short walk bag. Have logged S3692 separately.

The trig ©S1534&Beyond

19th Aug 2023  10:59  by fasgadh

Gridref: NU 16140 04382   FB Number: S9540  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

From the mast. Enclosure is quite impressive on the ground.

Chester Hill ©fasgadh
Chester Hill ©fasgadh

2nd Jul 2023  15:25  by The Trudges

FB Number: S9540  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked in layby then crossed the road and through gate. Followed the fence line until you can see the trig on your right, then over small barbed wire fence to the Pillar, Trig in great condition with all its metal

Spider with original centre cap©The Trudges
Trig
View from spider ©The Trudges
Flush Bracket ©The Trudges

2nd May 2023  14:56  by slateloose

Gridref: NU 16100 04300   FB Number: S9540  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Nice and easy, thankfully not too far from road.

5th Apr 2023  14:30  by Landrews

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

14th Feb 2023  13:00  by Borderer

FB Number: S9540  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

As with previous visitors, parked at the telecoms mast and followed the fence line. Too early for lambs thankfully.

22nd Jan 2023  08:59  by Robert Phillips

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

30th Dec 2022  06:55  by MileswithRiles

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

Walked from Swarland via the forest. Path was blocked by a fallen tree but passable with some off piste work. ROW went through large caravan site, from the site exit you can see the trig. Unfortunately trig is not on a ROW, no locked gates or private signs etc. Quick walk across field edge and up to trig. No one around.

Riley on the trig top
Trig Point
Views from trig

24th Dec 2022  11:10  by Reynard

FB Number: S9540  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked in lay by of minor road, beside radio mast. Through double gates, along hedgerow, opposite a small wood was a place to get over a barbed wire fence. Trig visible at the highest point of some rough ground. Very easy one, views not bad

Chester Hill

20th Apr 2022  15:00  by Pottsiesmum

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

Lovely little walk from a lay-by, lovely views.

27th Feb 2022  11:33  by Oldhortus

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

Parked in a layby to the SW. Straight forward walk up to the trig

13th Feb 2022  14:08  by beckroad

Gridref: NU 16100 04300   FB Number: S9540  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked on minor road next to mast nu158042. Easy access through 2 sets of gates. Pillar is situated on an enclosure. Flush bracket faces east. Spider intact. On approach to pillar a hare ran out in front of me. Evidence of storm damage next to parking spot.

Pillar at Chester Hill Looking West toward Rothbury.
Pillar at Chester Hill Storm damage at parking location

26th Apr 2021  07:15  by Thomas David Whitaker

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

With a name like Chester Hill you would assume that this top would have Roman connections,but I can't find anything to back up that idea.The pillar is in undisturbed ground marked as an old enclosure. Access was through gates W & N of the reservoir. Met two deer and a startled hare.My 300th pillar.

10th Aug 2020  20:32  by NJM

FB Number: S9540  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

My second visit, same route as previously from the mast to the SW. Another good sunset tonight and thought I'd timed it right to capture this one in 'twilights last gleaming', however I'd reckoned without the small plantation to the NW of the TP that blocked the view of the setting sun. Not that this is one of Northumberland's more spectacular TPs at the best of times, but the views this evening were disappointingly hazy.

View North West Storm's TP #58

19th Dec 2019  14:06  by MrHappy

FB Number: S9540  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

26th Oct 2019  11:35  by Earby Rambler

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

Visited with P61.

Approach
Trig

26th Oct 2019  11:35  by painterman61

FB Number: S9540  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Very cold damp walking out ground saturated, trig in vgc with cap fair view.

trig ©painterman61
top ©painterman61
fb ©painterman61

24th Aug 2019  18:28  by WuzzerL

FB Number: S9540  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

©WuzzerL

24th Aug 2019  18:27  by Pritch227

FB Number: S9540  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

straightforward access,no signs,all quiet.

©Pritch227

28th Jul 2019  11:40  by A1Mushroom

FB Number: S9540  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

From the comms mast, along the edge of the silage field and over the fence. Watch out for the large random stones in the grass around the edge of the earth work the trig sits on.

17th May 2017  13:10  by Nick&Rosie

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

Route as below from radio mast along field edge. Views are OK, just nothing exceptional.

View North with Rosie
View East
View South
View West

28th Mar 2017  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: NU 16141 04381   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

20th Dec 2016  14:44  by stan toon

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

From comms mast.

©stan toon

17th Sep 2016  13:48  by paulxtr

FB Number: S9540  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

From the comms mast. OK view.

Chester Hill ©paulxtr

14th Jun 2016  12:01  by Aye Jimmy

Gridref: NU 16139 04385   FB Number: S9540  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Chester Hill The trig, has OS cap with deeply indented letters, forgot to photo.
Chester Hill The present FB. Older one described as 'destroyed' was S3692.

8th May 2016  12:30  by offpiste

FB Number: S9540  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked next to mast. There were no keep out signs as previously reported. Short walk to trig point. Reasonable views.

14th Sep 2014  08:44  by asbown

Gridref: NU 16153 04377   FB Number: S9540  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

1500th pillar.

13th Mar 2014  12:57  by sky high boys

FB Number: S9540  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

No worries :)

13th Apr 2013  18:48  by coinea

Gridref: NU 16139 04380   FB Number: S9540  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Handy parking at mast, then easy access into trig field by climbing two conveniently placed gates.

13th Apr 2013  18:47  by clochandighter

Gridref: NU 16139 04390   FB Number: S9540  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Second visit. For photographs and GPS reading. SITE VISIT: Approached from SW. Parked by SW side of road beside comms mast at NU158042. Over gate opposite with the 'private keep out' notice and into adjacent field keeping to right of boundary fence to top. Pillar in good condition. Spider retains OS centre cap with deep indented letters. Flush bracket faces SE, ~144°. Vented through SW sight hole. Outlook limited by nearby wooded clumps.

S9540 - Chester Hill & self
local statement on gate opposite comms mast.

28th Apr 2012  16:30  by CJO

Gridref: NU 16140 04386   FB Number: S9540  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Quick in and out from mast to avoid being spotted

photographer trying to keep up on the dash

11th Feb 2012  18:05  by sheepsocks

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

Decided to swing by this one and see if it was doable in the dark as just a bit trespassy. Keep out private signs on the gate no one around so quick in and out. Didnt dare use flash as dog barking in the distance and car coming down the near-by road!

10th Mar 2011  15:20  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S9540  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

9th Sep 2010  16:15  by Mickandkim

Gridref: NU 16141 04384   FB Number: S9540  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Easy trig to see from road and res Could not see keep out sign because gate was open Kept low profile through long grass but trig is farther than you think Escaped just as farmer passed by on tractor

15th Apr 2009  12:10  by gowrie

FB Number: S9590  Condition: Good  Score: 2/10

Very misty - so nearby farmer whom we could hear could not see us. In from Reservoir by field boundary to tumulous

15th Apr 2009  12:10  by splash

FB Number: S9540  Condition: Good  Score: 3/10

Very misty day. Easy find up field boundry then into the rough ground.

19th Mar 2009  12:55  by Late starter

FB Number: S9540  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked next to reservoir and walked along field boundary. Trig sits in soft mounds of grass. Plug intact with indented lettering.

19th Mar 2009  12:55  by Bergfuehrer

FB Number: S9540  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Northumberland. Plug with deep indented lettering.

26th Apr 2008  00:00  by Border Peat

FB Number: S9540  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

field very wet

13th Nov 2007  20:35  by senrabyar

Gridref: NU 16142 04381   FB Number: S9540  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

16th Oct 2005  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S9540  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

vgc, metal cap deep letters, big tumulus/ hillfort, rough grass, OK view

Montaged by Jon Rouse ©peregrinus

20th Feb 2005  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S9540  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

S9540
S9540
S9540

11th Aug 1998  14:22  by clochandighter

FB Number: S9540  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

First visit. To record FB number. HISTORY: Pillar completed 8th May 1946 costing £4.8s.6d with original flush bracket No S3692. Computed as secondary triangulation station NZ29/6 within the Newcastle block during 1947. Flush bracket S3692 levelled for height in 1949. Rebuilt 20th February 1959 with flush bracket S9540. Last maintained by the OS in October 1978.

12th Jun 1993  14:11  by andyc

FB Number: S9540  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Wet tramp across hay field. Views limited by low cloud.