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26th Oct 2022  16:10  by Trig Runner

FB Number: S3436  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Lucky to get access. They were just letting people in for the last open day of the year. I asked the Manager if I could just Log the Trig Pillar and he kindly escorted me to it and gave me some history of the fort. I will make a donation online and will return to visit on an open day next year as it looks amazing inside.

©Trig Runner
©Trig Runner
©Trig Runner
©Trig Runner

5th Apr 2022  19:38  by mitsiman

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 3/10

13th Feb 2022  16:48  by A1Mushroom

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

Fort closed so viewed from a distance.

24th Apr 2021  08:46  by Dave Kent

FB Number: S3436  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Good condition, walked in and viewed pillar.

8th Sep 2019  06:29  by dave.johnson

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

Fort closed today however nice view from nearby. Will return on an open day sometime.

©dave.johnson

14th Aug 2019  12:22  by joebee98

FB Number: S3436  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Cycled from Plymouth, sign said no public visitors but we walked through un-challenged and got the trig.

Flush bracket
Trig point

26th Oct 2018  16:18  by Willhay

Gridref: SX 48647 59200   FB Number: S3436  Condition: Good  Score: 0/10

©Willhay

26th Oct 2018  15:20  by lozzi47

FB Number: S3436  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

27th Jan 2017  12:43  by jonglew

Gridref: SX 48654 59200   FB Number: S3436  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Fort owned by Landmark Trust, accessed on an open day - 3 this year, although seems access isn't difficult as there are paying guests so place is open most of the time. Pillar atop a gun emplacements on W side of fort. Retains original top cap, lightly indented lettering; 'BSM' style FB; rear sight hole open, LHS plug degrading. Trees recently cut back so good views over the city. Cut benchmark at entrance to fort.

Pillar TP2639©jonglew
Pillar atop Gun Emplacement TP2639©jonglew
Spider TP2639©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP2639©jonglew

27th Jan 2017  00:00  by Bolventor

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

©Bolventor
©Bolventor
©Bolventor
©Bolventor

25th Apr 2016  15:39  by Dusty

FB Number: S3436  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Pillar
Spider
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5th Mar 2016  17:16  by 1473

FB Number: S3436  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Came accross this whilst staying in the Landmark Trust holiday let within the fort - well recomended as you can explore the whole fort by yourself meaning you have your own personal trigpoint!

©1473
©1473

26th Apr 2015  15:47  by CornishGazza

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

Visited with gc'ing.

27th Mar 2015  11:59  by SlainteJimmy

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

28th Feb 2014  15:52  by Redroaming

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

Approaching Crown Hill Fort for a geocaching social event in the evening - could only get a winter evening's view of the trig however.

©Redroaming

22nd Nov 2013  00:00  by Nekyram

FB Number: S3436  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

8th Jul 2013  16:20  by asbown

FB Number: S3436  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

5th Jul 2013  12:30  by ed-don

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

my office is within Crownhill Fort. the point is accessible to the public when the Fort is open to the public on the last Friday of each month

31st May 2013  14:14  by Luckyuk26

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

Whilst the fort had an open afternoon popped up and had a look.

28th May 2013  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SX 48656 59202   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

"business visitors only"- casually wandered in and over to trig - not challenged

8th Jun 2012  10:00  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SX 48654 59197   FB Number: S3436  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Just walked in and out did not see anybody

6th Nov 2010  09:26  by jzimmy12345

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

22nd Apr 2010  14:46  by barnsley skip

Gridref: SX 48658 59204   FB Number: S3436  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked car in visitor car park on Crownhill fort road where trig can be seen to N/E.Sign saying closed to public at entrance gate so like Dart More just went for it. Trig in good condition with good views. On way back bumped into a guy but he was on his mobile and said nothing.

GPS reading

2nd Oct 2008  12:40  by Dart More

Gridref: SX 48661 59206   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Interesting setting in CrownHill fort as described by previous logs. Couldn't find anybody to ask at the office and was already very close to the trigpoint, so just bagged it.

30th Sep 2007  14:42  by graybags

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

Crownhill Fort ©graybags

15th Sep 2007  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S3436  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

vgc, metal cap, shallow letters. On grassed-over gun turret - managed to spot the little trig plaque. BSM style FB. 2nd visit of the day: this time the gates were open and wedding guests gathering, quite happy for me to wander in. Posh do - I suspect I was the only one there in walking boots:-) Lisa and Andy may you be very happy! Normally closed, but when open the hours are 10 til 5 apparently. Ironically there was an open day last weekend - I was down but didn't think to check.

7th Sep 2007  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S3436  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Fort closed to the public but gates open.

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S3436

21st Aug 2007  14:37  by William de Marisco

FB Number: S3436  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Excellent Trig point, brilliant view, brilliant surroundings, and if you go down into the gun turret below, you will find a nice little brass plaque with a trig pillar on it!

Luke in charge
a nice little brass palque under the trig!

25th May 2007  19:10  by rhayader_wanderer

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 4/10

Closed by the time I got there and locked up as well

3rd Aug 2006  19:55  by Bar Sinister

FB Number: S3436  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Set in a fort now run by Landmark Trust.

31st Jul 2006  12:59  by Scally and the Princess

FB Number: S3436  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

A really looked after Trig Point

Crown Hill Fort Trig Point ©Scally and the Princess
Crown Hill Fort Trig Point As we begin to enjoy this part of the hobby.©Scally and the Princess

28th Sep 2005  15:30  by widget

Gridref: SX 48600 59200   FB Number: S3436  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

An interesting pillar simply because of its surroundings, in a museum! The Fort was officially closed to the public when I arrived, but the gates were open so I just went to look for someone to ask permission. I quickly found her and as soon as I explained that what I wanted to do was akin to train spotting she smiled and said "Let yourself out when you're done"!

The view across to the harbour

15th Sep 2005  12:41  by Brisey

Gridref: SX 48650 59200   FB Number: S3436  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

I visited on a day when the fort should have been open, but was not. However, I was able to walk in and find the manager who apologised for having to limit opening to special events only, despite having published information otherwise. Preparation for an event was in progress and the manager gave me permission to visit the pillar. Future visitors should check www.crownhillfort.co.uk for opening times, expected to be updated in October. This is the nearest existing pillar to my childhood home. GR to 10m only.

TP2639 Walk up the grass ramp from the parade ground and head back towards the gate to spot the pillar.
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TP2639 The day was damp and misty so the expected good views were not to be seen.
TP2639 top
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17th Jul 2005  14:30  by newestindustry

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

21st Dec 2003  15:48  by hollowing

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 7/10

Looks like an interesting spot. Must come back when it's open !

The Pillar. This is inside CH fort ... over the other side of that defensive trench.
Crown Hill Fort. Closed.

1st Jan 1970  15:20  by lozzi47

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