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11th Mar 2024  21:36  by Davsenior83

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

11th Jan 2024  22:36  by AndyKDQ

Gridref: SK 35688 79417   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

28th Oct 2023  13:21  by Illustrious_Intentions

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

Knocked on the door at the house, armed with wine bribe lady was nice and allowed access. Trig partially buried, no flush bracket showing, now being used as a bird bath. Quick log and back home.

19th Jun 2023  12:25  by mralrule

Gridref: SK 35680 79410   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Inaccessible  Score: 4/10

No one in, locked up… luckily the fence is low enough for me to jump and check it’s there. Which it is. There appears to be a stone on the top along with a bowl, possibly a make shift water bowl for birds

©mralrule
©mralrule

13th Dec 2022  14:00  by Mossy Walks

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 3/10

Located in the garden of a new house. Tried to knock on the door twice to ask permission. No answer. So went for a sneaky photo and had someone (builder? owner?) pop out. They mentioned it would have been nice to be asked (I tried!) but seemed fine about it. Pillar is half buried.

©Mossy Walks

23rd Jul 2022  21:48  by The Trudges

FB Number: S4159  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

Pillar now sits behind a new fence just near the gate inside the garden of a new build house, no one about to ask for permission to enter the locked gate so had to make do with a picture over the fence, Trig half buried, another visit on the cards to see what becomes of this little fellow

New build house ©The Trudges
Half buried Trig ©The Trudges

5th Jul 2022  18:50  by weekender

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 2/10

29th May 2022  09:30  by Wheresthatpenguin

Gridref: SK 35686 79415   FB Number: S4159  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked on Holmley Lane. Climbed up a steep flight of steps up to a path which leads off to a new house that is being built. Found the pillar in the garden to the property behind some temporary fencing. The bottom half of the column, including the flush bracket, is buried

Spider/Theodolite Mount
Pillar

26th Apr 2022  12:39  by WanderingSal

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

In the grounds of a new build house. I imagine it’ll stay as a feature as it’s right up against the fence, however I’m sure the current chain mail fence will soon be replaced with something a little less bagging friendly.

4th Nov 2021  10:54  by JoeNTMY

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

Behind a fence, on a building site. Hopefully it survives!

©JoeNTMY

29th Oct 2021  10:15  by dharris

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

Parked near 163 Holmley Lane and up the steps opposite, just about visible through gaps in fencing on new building.

29th Oct 2021  10:15  by COVID Trig Point Challenge

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

6th Apr 2021  10:19  by Bert

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

Behind fence with white sheets on site of new build

8th Mar 2020  11:00  by eon

Gridref: SK 35687 79422   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

(1748) Called in at No 13 Trent Grove, but they no longer own or have access to the land. It's been bought and is in the process of being developed by new owners who live somewhere on Homely Lane. Whether this will affect the pillar, I don't know. Got a closer view of it from walking across the green space at the top of Avon Close. Seen through the fence only, but it's close enough to it. Half buried still, so no change there, with some junk metal now propped up against it. Centre plug non original. FB is S4159. Pillar history: Built on the 21st of July 1947, at a cost of £6 13s 3d. Last maintained by the OS in May of 1983.

Half a pillar... ©eon
Top. ©eon

2nd Feb 2020  16:08  by Trighappytreen

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 2/10

©Trighappytreen

11th Apr 2019  15:09  by jonglew

Gridref: SK 35689 79421   FB Number: S4159  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Buried to above the FB. Composite centre cap.

Pillar TP2300©jonglew
Spider TP2300©jonglew

9th Aug 2018  16:15  by Borderer

FB Number: S4159  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Still part-buried, unable / unwilling to dig for the plate, assume that nobody has swapped the pillar so presume it's the same one as the previous log.

©Borderer

7th Jul 2018  15:32  by thejackrustles

FB Number: S4159  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Took a while to get to the correct street, had to google map it. Trig in ground beside 13 Trent Grove, knocked on door but no one home, so nipped through play area to ground beside house and found trig lurking in the area.

Coal Aston selfie ©thejackrustles
Coal Aston collage

17th May 2018  14:40  by Nekyram

FB Number: S4159  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked on housing estate at number 13 Trent Grove, gentleman willingly showed us to trig, F P being protected by a brick as it is buried.

11th Feb 2018  15:26  by WuzzerL

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

half a Trig ©WuzzerL

2nd Dec 2017  00:00  by rupertal

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

By kind permission of owner. FB unearthed

24th Jan 2017  12:30  by victron1987

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

4th Dec 2016  09:40  by painterman61

FB Number: S4159  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Well it's still there walked up the steps trig well burried made do from behind the fence retains cap some views.

trig ©painterman61
top ©painterman61
site ©painterman61

1st Oct 2015  13:31  by Downfaller

Gridref: SK 35683 79419   FB Number: S4159  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Having parked on Holmley Lane and been shown to the trig via the steep steps by a local resident - who claimed that the future of the trig maybe in doubt as a planning application was being sought! We took the pic through the fence and decided to head around to Trent Grove and seek permission at No13. The gentleman could not have been more helpful and pointed us in the direction of the garden gate. All CJO's handiwork still intact including the slug family discovered by Farther Ted. We struggled to photograph the FB and the gentleman at No 13 brought us a torch to make things easier. Covering bricks replaced we returned the torch and thanked the owner who then very kindly supplied us with a paper copy of Trigpointing UK Coal Aston log page.

Coal Aston FB Buried Trig -just make out the FB number.©Downfaller
Coal Aston TP Half Buried pillar©Downfaller

16th Jan 2015  12:51  by vegibagger

FB Number: S4159  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

sad to see it half buried

20th Dec 2014  11:04  by Father Ted

FB Number: S4159  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

I asked at the house and got permission to go into the garden. The brickwork by CJO was still in place but I hadn't got any tools to remove them so had to use my paws. Ten minutes later I got them cleared and found the FB and a family of slugs living in the crevice in the brick. Replaced brickwork after photographing and some time later managed to wash my hands. Nice experience. Thanks CJO for the hard work.

25th Aug 2014  06:40  by Pritch227

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

Interesting half buried pillar,nice views,didnt attempt to climb fence as not sturdy enough.top corner of park,protected here as might have been vandalised by now had the fence not been there!

©Pritch227
©Pritch227

6th May 2014  15:16  by h3cla

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

2nd Mar 2014  10:18  by CJO

Gridref: SK 35689 79424   FB Number: S4159  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Half buried inside fenced enclosure. House owner readily allowed access "understanding" our interest. We dug out the FB and placed a brick up against it to save the next visitor the digging. Plastic cap.

Coal Aston
Coal Aston

2nd Aug 2013  16:51  by slateloose

Gridref: SK 35600 79400   FB Number: S4159  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

The trig point is still behind the wire fence and out of reach will have to return and have another go.

10th Jan 2012  12:37  by CURRYSCRIM

Gridref: SK 35680 79426   FB Number: S4159  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

6/13 Accessed via the steps from Homley Lane and photographed through the wire netting fence.

Coal Aston ©CURRYSCRIM
Coal Aston ©CURRYSCRIM

10th Jan 2012  12:35  by Whats the Point

Gridref: SK 35687 79426   FB Number: S4159  Condition: Good  Score: 3/10

Up the steps from Homley Lane – easy parking. No way through the fence.

Coal Aston

27th Aug 2011  15:00  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SK 35686 79415   FB Number: S4159  Condition: Good  Score: 3/10

Short trig behind fence

7th Apr 2011  13:25  by wanderer

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

21st Mar 2011  13:35  by PeteBoggs

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

As per other logs done from end of Avon Close - trig half buried

©PeteBoggs

21st Mar 2011  10:54  by mrs moo cow

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 2/10

Parked on Homley Lane and nipped up footpaths steps to emerge by trig. Beware of vast amounts of dog shit

Coal Aston ©mrs moo cow

3rd Mar 2011  11:45  by trig-man

Gridref: SK 35685 79419   FB Number: S4159  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Half buried in fenced off area belongs to adjoining bungalow

5th Jan 2011  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SK 35690 79422   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

In garden of 13 Trent Grove. Access cheerfully amd willingly given.

22nd May 2010  12:50  by Lathama

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

Parked in Avon Close, walked through the gate into the field and found the pillar behind the netting at the top of the hill. Plastic plug replacement visible but the rest of the pillar was completely buried in nettles so couldn't see the FB. No paint visible except for some strange yellow paint markings on the top surface. Lovely N/W views from here on a glorious day. Off now to the wedding - and reception at Chatsworth House! Well...someone's got to do it!

9th May 2010  09:28  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S4159  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

1st Jan 2010  14:55  by splash

FB Number: S4159  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Easily found, from the road up a path between the houses up to a rec ground. Trig behind a fence some what buried but flash plate visable

7th Jun 2009  01:40  by dewdrop

Gridref: SK 35700 79400   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 3/10

on land adjacent to recreation area, visible through fence. Looks partly buried, plastic plug, couldn't see bracket.

4th Apr 2009  18:00  by Brisey

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

A footpath sign on Holmley Lane points up some steps that lead to the playground. The private land was not too overgrown at this time of year, but only the top third of the pillar was visible.

1st Nov 2008  01:30  by robinhood

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

Pillar is in a compound on private land, fenced off, adjcacent to a park/playground. Local said its owned by a lady in a nearby bungalow;can be seen from play area though in summer its heavily overgrown. Don't climb in, it'll give us a bad name! Good views to the north.

30th Mar 2008  12:25  by ocean soul

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

Trig in fenced compound.Nice views in one direction.

30th Mar 2008  12:25  by ocean soul

FB Number: S4158  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Trig in fenced compound.Nice views in one direction.

29th Jul 2007  19:00  by jameswameek

Gridref: SK 35685 79422   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

As earlier trigs mention, found this one behind the fence half buried. The private compound that it is in is a little overgrown this time of year, and with it being half-buried, it is not too easy to see. As also mentioned, without gaining access to the trig area, it is impossible to see the FB or get a true GPS fix. The views towards the North are very good. 1/2 for the evening following a party in Dronfield.

1st Apr 2007  13:55  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SK 35680 79410   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Half buried within a compound,too many people around for me to try and get in .Approached from the N on a ROW that is not marked on my Explorer.

©Glaslyn

17th Dec 2006  11:45  by asbown

FB Number: S4159  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

approached from the wrong side and came up against the fence, had a walk round to the housing estate and got permission from the owner to go in to the trig area,trig part buried, house owner did offer me tools to clear but made do with clearing flush bracket.

5th Dec 2006  08:20  by rhayader_wanderer

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

First of three this morning before a conference. nothing really to add

27th Aug 2006  10:30  by jwrouse

Gridref: SK 35600 79400   FB Number: S4159  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

This pillar is only about 15 minutes' walk from home and I have visited and photographed it several times in the past. It was always easily accessible, although half-buried by re-landscaping of the hilltop. A few years ago I found it surrounded by a 7ft high chain-link fence with a padlocked gate. I re-visited it again today (27/08/2006) and made the effort to climb the gate - a bit strenuous at my age but at least there are no spikes on top of it. The trench that I dug some years ago to get at the FB had been filled in but I re-excavated it and got a set of new images. The plastic top cap that I fitted in 1999 is still there. It has been attacked with something sharp but not breached. Apart from that, the pillar itself appears to be in good condition.

This is the pillar buried to somewhere above FB height
This is the pillar after excavation to reveal the FB.
This is my best photo of the FB.
This is the spider with plastic top cap still in situ after 7 years.
S4159 - Coal Aston (Montage)

24th Jun 2006  13:30  by ted

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

Fence job. Plug replaced by cover. Flush bracket buried. Getting a bit overgrown.

Coal Aston trig
Coal Aston top
Coal Aston other side

8th Jul 2005  12:00  by peregrinus

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

1st visited 01/09/2002, E end of play area, half buried, limited view. Revisited, fenced, plasic cap, got over fence OK, half-hearted attempt to dig out the FB, soft soil but quite deep

26th Oct 2004  11:20  by RoPeHe

Gridref: SK 35686 79413   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

Technically "unreachable but visible", as could only get to within a couple of metres or so of the pillar, and could not work out where to ask for access. So unable to check FB number. Otherwise appears to be in good condition, except half-buried in the ground, and plug replaced by concrete (?). Hope to revisit another time, after taking local (!) advice on access.

Coal Aston pillar - fenced in ©RoPeHe
Coal Aston pillar ©RoPeHe

25th Jul 2004  12:10  by HEATHENS

FB Number: S4159  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Partially buried as noted. Refer Trigonomy site for more distinct photo of FB number.

14th Jul 2004  15:02  by John + Carol

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 3/10

Strange area - and it is fenced off with padlocked gates - good condition but looks sunken

The Pillar ©John + Carol

13th Mar 2004  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S4158  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Is in a fenced off area - looks like the nearby house has acquired it or is attempting to. Trig is sunk and I had to remove detritus where its falling back over plate. Asked at house and no problem about access - he also said a reading has been taken from it within the last year.

S4158
S4158
S4158

6th Mar 2003  10:27  by Morseman

Gridref: SK 35584 79893   FB Number: S4158  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

The pillar is partially buried, but the flush bracket can still be seen.

S4158 ©Morseman

1st Sep 2002  12:00  by peregrinus

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

E end of play area, half buried, limited view.

23rd Jan 2000  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S4159  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Partially buried.

24th Dec 1980  00:00  by RogerTempleman

Gridref: SK 35686 79419   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Off-white pillar with all but top 1ft. buried in grassy hilltop at edge of arable field.

Coal Aston pillar Roger and Laura (nearly 8 months) inspecting the pillar