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17th Oct 2023  18:18  by debbieosb124

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

22nd Aug 2023  17:03  by slateloose

Gridref: SJ 59900 17700   FB Number: S1921  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Walked across stubble field from lane, north of High Ercall. Park on lane at blocked gate and headed southeast to trig point which is visible in hedge line from the road.

25th May 2023  10:43  by Cositsthere

FB Number: S1921  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

18th Nov 2022  07:09  by dadu 13

FB Number: S1921  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked at the Church and did a circuit of geocaches from High Ercall and then continued on to here, across a stubble field to the trig.

17th Oct 2021  14:30  by Wheresthatpenguin

Gridref: SJ 59997 17702   FB Number: S1921  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked on Cotwall Lane. Climbed over a gate into the field to the south of the field in which the pillar is located. There is a gap in the hedge which provides access to the trig field. The flush bracket is hedge side, but there is a gap in the hedge which allows you to view the flush bracket from the other side of the hedge

Pillar
Flush Bracket
Spider/Theodolite Mount
Pillar

16th Oct 2021  14:21  by painterman61

FB Number: S1921  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Easy walk from road junction across ploughed field

Trig ©painterman61
Top ©painterman61
Fb ©painterman61
Trig ©painterman61

17th Apr 2021  15:20  by Bridgeman

FB Number: S1921  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked by High Ercall Church. Had done a circular walk prior via Isombridge, Rodington, Roden and Poynton then walked to trig. Gaps in hedge off B road to south then followed field boundary.

Cotwall Trig Point ©Bridgeman
Cotwall Trig Point FB ©Bridgeman

18th Feb 2021  15:45  by Stevo

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

On my way home from a job. Pulled off the B road onto the minor road heading north. Parked up and walked across the field to the visible trig Smashing views of the Wrekin, ercal, church Stretton Range and brown clee hill.

Flatlands
Nestled

13th Jul 2019  11:44  by trigging on an island

FB Number: S1921  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Convenient to just leave my bike off the road to the south and find a gap in the hedge.

5th May 2019  16:21  by WuzzerL

FB Number: S1921  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

©WuzzerL
©WuzzerL

5th May 2019  16:20  by Pritch227

FB Number: S1921  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

along field edges

©Pritch227

4th Apr 2019  00:00  by gasman

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

28th Oct 2018  09:39  by asbown

FB Number: S1921  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

easy walk from layby near road junction.

28th May 2018  08:52  by CJO

Gridref: SJ 59997 17705   FB Number: S1921  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

In Leylandii hedge. All intact. Very wet field edges. 100 mile cycling time trial taking place along adjacent roads.

Cotwall holding branches back for photo

17th Feb 2018  00:00  by rupertal

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

6th Dec 2016  13:28  by wrose

Gridref: SJ 60000 17707   FB Number: S1921  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Nothing really to add other than to confirm that it is still there and in good condition.

S1921 Cotwall Pillar.
S1921 Cotwall Flush Bracket.
S1921 Cotwall Plug.

28th Jan 2016  07:10  by PeteBoggs

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

Easily found

©PeteBoggs
©PeteBoggs

26th Nov 2015  08:25  by Garth Fenton

Gridref: SJ 59994 17713   FB Number: S1921  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Dull misty morning, parked at the nearby road junction [layby on bend] over a stubble field, pillar in the hedge overlooking 'hanger' type buildings.

11th Mar 2015  14:30  by stignest

FB Number: S1921  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

from bend in rd at cotwall. low wire fence.. no one aboyt as i scampered across the field in the tractor tracks.. then followed field perimeter to trig between two juvenile fir trees. good views. trig in good condition.

27th Feb 2015  16:15  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SJ 59997 17702   FB Number: S1921  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked at kennel for short walk up field

11th Apr 2014  12:35  by CURRYSCRIM

Gridref: SJ 59998 17705   FB Number: S1921  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

The lady owner of Lilac Cottage Kennels and Cattery was just pulling in as I was passing. Permission and directions readily given by her other half who was very disparaging about GPS devices. Up along field boundary to end of trees and bear right. The flush bracket is visible from the other side of the wire fence. As noted previously, the pillar is not marked on my 1:50000 map card in my GPS either.

©CURRYSCRIM

29th Sep 2013  14:20  by yukin61

FB Number: S1921  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

parked in front of lilac cottage cattery & kennels and got permission to leave the car for the time it took to go to trig - walked about 50m west along the road to an old half open gate and followed the hedgerow up the hill to the north boundary and the trig is about 50m along this to the right. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QksFailcjTY

the pillar
north from TP2454
east from TP2454
south from TP2454
west from TP2454

3rd Nov 2012  00:00  by caroleengel

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

Parked by Thatch End Cottage at road junction to SE

12th Jan 2012  14:15  by longmyndhiker

FB Number: S1921  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

19th Jun 2011  07:37  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S1921  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

I had missed this one previously as it is not shown on the OS 1:50,000.Left bike at gate to West of cottage and kennels and walked up by hedge and edge of barley. Clear conditions gave excellent all round views. There was a young buzzard, about the size of a pigeon, still a little fluffy and without full tail feathers, on the ground.No parents about.

29th Mar 2009  09:45  by Father Ted

FB Number: S1921  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

Parked on grass at the rounderbout to SE, walked up busy road past kennels and up field boundary hedge to trig.

17th Nov 2007  14:00  by ocean soul

FB Number: S1921  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Crossed field from lane to East.Pleasant views.

4th Apr 2007  16:10  by Lathama

FB Number: S1921  Condition: Good  Score: 3/10

Well - its on my 1:50000 sheet 126 which I must admit is very old [it doesn't have the M54 on it or the re-aligned A5]. Not too easy to access but it's in a hedgeline alongside an arable field. Original plug with slightly-indented letters. Some paint still remains. Sightholes below soil level. The rabbits are still there....

5th Feb 2006  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S1921  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

vgc, metal cap shallow letters, S edge of pasture, set against fence which partially obscures FB. Nice hill & view. On 25k but (still) not 50k map - was surprised to find it.

Montaged by Jon Rouse ©peregrinus

16th Apr 2005  18:00  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SJ 59900 17700   FB Number: S1921  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Thought this might be difficult but no problems,great views on a lovely evening

1st Apr 2005  11:49  by Keith Stevens

Gridref: SJ 59997 17701   FB Number: S1921  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Hadn't expected to find this. It's not on the OS map, but there it was, dead on the right spot and in OK condition. Against a wire fence. I was challenged by a local native when I got back to the car, but he was friendly. The field to cross held rabbits and foxes by the score, many of which bolted from under my feet. Private

Trig that isn't on the map

1st Mar 2005  15:29  by rhayader_wanderer

Gridref: SJ 60000 17706   FB Number: S1921  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

All said before me, there is a small pull in as the B road turns the corner just to the NE of the small roundabout that gives access couldnt see a safe spot nearer to High Ercall.

23rd Jan 2004  09:00  by fasgadh

Gridref: SJ 59997 17701   FB Number: S1921  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

Almost an exact match on the GR. The satelites are good to me. This pillar is not shown on the 1:50000 maps and is bang on the join between 126 and 127. It is on the 1:25000 and exists in good condition. Amazed to get to it, but there was still an unploughed stubble field - good news for the birds including a singing skylark, first of the year. All metal work intact and a fine view of some old hangers used as warehouses.

Cotwall ©fasgadh
Cottwall The plate, behind a fence.©fasgadh