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17th Nov 2023  14:50  by sven

FB Number: 10738  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

It should be easy to find you'd think, but it's a bit of a fight through and over low gorse and heather. It's on a little high point which enables a view to Sizewell NPS. Beware of rabbit holes. It's about 50m east of the road to Dunwich village.

Pillar with view south

24th Sep 2023  13:54  by MorrisD45

FB Number: 10738  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

25th Jul 2023  13:35  by mattfallen

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11th May 2023  17:10  by G4VFL

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A short walk from the NT carpark.

11th Sep 2021  16:39  by G6WTM

Gridref: TM 47729 68372   FB Number: 10738  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Included this one in a nice circular walk on Dunwich Heath, not seen directly from the National Trust Path so keep your eyes out. If you have kids with you it's now close to the cliff edge (for how much longer?).

15th Jul 2021  14:49  by Samantha

Gridref: TM 47721 68350   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

6th May 2021  12:01  by Griefmiester

Gridref: TM 47732 68368   FB Number: 10738  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Easily located on Dunwich Heath, short walk from the car, pillar good condition, costal views including the power station.

14th Sep 2020  14:25  by NJM

FB Number: 10738  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Bagged walking from Southwold to Sizewell with best mate Richard Hoban. Leaving one car either end of the walk meant a great days walking under ‘Indian Summer’ skies. Thanks to 'Julianspot' below for tip about the 'Jon Steed' dedicated bench as marker to find the TP. We missed it on our first pass, although in our defence there was a couple sitting on it! Besides, the TP is much easier to spot walking S to N. Perilously close to the edge now...made me think about TP1494, Bleak House Hill - rescued by Jim Snee from imminent destruction as it stood on the site of a planned lorry park and who relocated to his front yard - at what point might someone 'rescue' this TP from coastal erosion and save it from falling into the sea?

View East Storm’s TP #101 Yaffle’s TP #2
View North
View South
View West
View North West Storm’s TP #101 My TP #433

9th Mar 2020  16:10  by Chris9870

FB Number: 10738  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked on Minsmere Road and walked over the heath. Trig perched almost on the edge of the cliff top. Suprised the path does not go to trig.

17th Nov 2019  13:55  by Andy West

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25th May 2019  11:33  by Trigbagger

Gridref: TM 47730 68373   FB Number: 10738  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10

Lovely spot on the cliff edge.

©Trigbagger

21st Apr 2019  20:27  by Trackeraf93

FB Number: 10738  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Approach from the south along footpath, then cut across heath land and slope to pillar. Brass cover missing from centre pipe

Dunwich Heath ©Trackeraf93

15th Apr 2019  16:51  by Boneychest

FB Number: 10738  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Pillar in good condition, cap missing. I wonder how long before this one tumbles into The sea.

The pillar
Missing cap

8th Apr 2019  10:52  by meandmymum

Gridref: TM 47700 68300   FB Number: 10738  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10

On a circular walk from the NT car park, trig visible from path as we headed north. Left the path just before the bench and scrambled under some low branches, then fairly easy to pick our way up to the pillar.

2nd Apr 2019  09:55  by WanderingSal

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28th Sep 2018  11:00  by chrism

FB Number: 10738  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Difficult to reach through brambles etc.

1st Jul 2018  14:00  by seanmac

FB Number: 10738  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

28th May 2018  12:05  by Julianspot

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Once you get to it, its a great location. The flashing light of Southwold lighthouse visible and the glowing(!!!!) dome of Sizewell Power Station. A short trip through the bracken on the walk from Dunwich towards Sizewell. Small path shortly after a seat dedicated to Jon Steed and wooden sign by the footpath. Hopefully the photos will help

©Julianspot

©Julianspot
©Julianspot
©Julianspot
©Julianspot

11th Jan 2017  13:19  by mntainman

Gridref: TM 47731 68368   FB Number: 10738  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Dunwich Common

17th Oct 2016  10:48  by Peter Astle

Gridref: TM 47732 68365   FB Number: 10738  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

29th Sep 2016  11:33  by Bridgeman

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

Logged whilst walking Suffolk Coast Path. Trig a bit of a scramble to get to through bracken and low gorse. Approached from National Trust path just to the north. Worth visiting for the view.

Dunwich Common Trig Point ©Bridgeman

18th Jul 2016  15:10  by CJO

Gridref: TM 47733 68372   FB Number: 10738  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Cap missing. Paint flaking off. Built on solid concrete plinthe/platform extending to decaying cliff edge some 3.5m away. Had to hack through a bracken thicket to get to this.

Dunwich Common

4th May 2016  15:00  by Lathama

FB Number: 10738  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Sitting on a small knoll surrounded by trees almost on the cliff top at Dunwich Heath. Access by minor path to N if walking from the National Trust visitors' centre. Peeling white paint; missing plug. E/N sight holes open. Sitting on a flat concrete base at grass level. Lovely views N to Southwold and S to Sizewell on a glorious afternoon. Nice spot!

6th Mar 2016  14:00  by Shamus

FB Number: 10738  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

We did have a bit of trouble getting to the TP brambles etc but there is a bit of a path if you look for it

©Shamus
©Shamus

14th Feb 2016  10:55  by cud05

Gridref: TM 47730 68360   FB Number: 10738  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

GPS Ref 52.2576607N,1.6285402E.

Dunwich Common Pillar ©cud05
Dunwich Common Spider ©cud05
Dunwich Common Bracket 10738 ©cud05

14th Feb 2016  10:55  by Cud52

Gridref: TM 47732 68365   FB Number: 10738  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Dunwich Common Pillar ©Cud52
Dunwich Common Flush Bracket ©Cud52

19th Oct 2015  12:28  by g4wsb

Gridref: TM 47735 68367   FB Number: 10738  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Hiding behind large bush photo

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5th Aug 2015  15:20  by Alancache

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Bit awkward to get to, but lovely spot once there.

Trigpoint and view

26th Jun 2015  00:00  by gasman

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5th Jun 2015  19:15  by bwm

Gridref: TM 47729 68373   FB Number: 10738  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

19th May 2015  21:37  by blackboot29

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Overlooking sea. On cliff top

21st Nov 2014  13:14  by john from the coast

Gridref: TM 47732 68365   FB Number: 10738  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Difficult access, paths blocked and overgrown, but well worth the battle with the gorse.

Pillar with Southwold in the background
Flush Bracket
Top of Pillar
Trusty Garmin

9th Nov 2014  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: TM 47729 68375   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Trods thru' gorse. Still a good 3m from the edge

4th Oct 2014  12:55  by Tomaszewski

FB Number: 10738  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Flaky paint , really close to top of cliff nice view to sea .

29th Sep 2014  13:45  by Dusty

FB Number: 10738  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

NT have blocked routes to pillar. Now a scramble through gorse. Bolt would be in the sea.

Pillar
Spider
Flush Bracket

17th Apr 2013  00:00  by Bramley

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

In view on walk from Coastguard cottages

2nd Apr 2013  18:53  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: 10738  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

7th Jan 2012  12:30  by pjr

Gridref: TM 47730 68372   FB Number: 10738  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Perched on cliff edge sitting on concrete plynth for how long? Great views,sunny day visited as part of Judys 10 mile walk from the north so did not spot this pillar till we had passed it.Of to visit visitors centre for cuppa,wonder wether this pillar will still be here when we next visit Suffolk.

22nd Sep 2011  11:45  by slateloose

Gridref: TM 47700 68300   FB Number: 10738  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

3m from the edge

30th May 2011  11:55  by tigger4242

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

Nice location. Quite hard to find behind the trees when approaching from the South.

©tigger4242

21st Nov 2010  14:10  by dal

FB Number: 10738  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Still about 5m from the edge. Interesting location.

9th Sep 2010  12:00  by Trigglets

FB Number: 10738  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Nice walk along the coast from the National Trust Centre

©Trigglets

3rd Jun 2009  10:30  by asbown

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

was expecting this to be very close to the edge after looking at earlier photos and it being 18 months since a visit but it looks very much as before, hopefully it's got a few years left yet, good views.

30th Dec 2007  14:48  by Andy D

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Hidden behind trees/gorse, but easy bag near Natioanl Trust property (coastguard cottages) just to the south

Looking north along the Suffolk coast©Andy D
Looking south with Sizewell B in the background©Andy D
The trig about to topple into the North Sea©Andy D

22nd Jun 2007  14:50  by Dodders

FB Number: 10738  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Trig very close to cliff edge. Doubt it will be there for much longer considering the rate of erosion in this area.

22nd Jun 2007  14:50  by AnnRACS

FB Number: 10738  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Trig very close to the cliff edge. It will be interesting to see when this ends up on the sand. Lovely walking area.

15th May 2007  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: 10738  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

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10th Aug 2006  20:14  by jochta

Gridref: TM 47728 68371   FB Number: 10738  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Took me a hack through the undergrowth to find it and I had to cross a barrier put up to prevent loonies getting too close to the cliff edge! How long has this one got left I wonder? The base of the pillar is now about 5 feet from the cliff edge. It's possible that this pillar will be on the beach this time next year! TP is missing central plug, hence slightly damaged condition.

Pillar and flush bracket. Note the proximity of the cliff edge.
Detailed view Showing missing plug.
View south Dome of Sizewell visible in distance.

24th Feb 2005  11:00  by elsworth

FB Number: 10738  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

8th Jan 2005  14:40  by rad

FB Number: 10738  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Not to easy to spot or get to, if you don't like gorse. As you come down the road to Dunwich Common, 100 yards after you leave the trees it is on the slight mound next to the cliffs on the left. Could well disappear in the next few years as coastal erosion is between 1 and 10 foot a year, with about 20 foot to go. In fact The National Trust warn people not to go this near the cliff. Great views across part of Sole Bay to Southwold and, we a bit of movement south towards Sizewell Power Station.

Dunwich Common Flush Bracket Dunwich Common Flush Bracket©rad
Dunwich Common Trig Point ©rad
Southwold Across Sole Bay ©rad

24th Jan 2004  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: _10738  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

vgc, white, no cap or plug, clifftop, being undermined by sea: area cordoned off by NT

20th Oct 1985  11:20  by dugswell2

FB Number: 10738  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Walked along to this trig 3 times during my six month stay working in Suffolk.