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TP3208 - Porthamel
 
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Condition :
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Flush Bracket :
10345
OSGB36 Station :
SH57/T73
Current use :
none
Historic use :
T:UK waypoint :
TP3208
County :
Gwynedd
Nearest town :
CAERNARFON

OSGB36 trig archive spreadsheet - IW
Trig NameOriginal NameNew NameEASTINGNORTHINGHEIGHTORDERTYPE OF MARKComputing DateCLASS OF LEVELLINGDate of LevellingLEVELLING DATUMDESTROYED MARK INDICATORCOMMENTS
PorthamelSH57/T73SH57T073249980.09368424.6459.6793PILLAR01/06/1957101/06/1975N0

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There are 70 photos for this trigpoint (view album).

This trigpoint:
Is ranked joint 7250th with 75 other trigs (more).
Has a mean score of 5.32/10 (from 77 logged visits)
Was First logged: 3rd Aug 2003
Was Last logged: 9th Sep 2023

Of the 77 logged visits,
19 recorded a location and of these....

All were within 125m
The average error was 25m
1 was exact

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Good condition 9th Sep 2023  13:00  by desperate dan

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

Easy bag from main road


Good condition 5th Sep 2023  10:00  by Richofsebast

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

Parked in big lay-by and bagged pillar from the road. There was livestock in the field so didn't go in.


Good condition 17th Aug 2023  13:58  by The Trudges

FB Number: 10345  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Called at farm but no answer so parked in lay-by climbed over fence and headed for gate through into next field, Trig in great condition with all its Metal work

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


Good condition 17th Aug 2023  13:53  by MickSan

FB Number: 10345  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Good condition 17th Aug 2023  13:53  by Motor mic

FB Number: 10345  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Good condition 21st May 2023  14:35  by graham65

FB Number: 10345  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked in lay-by found gap in fence and walked up field


Good condition 14th May 2023  10:25  by A1Mushroom

FB Number: 10345  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked opposite in the layby, walked up and down the road for a bit till the farmer had finished with the livestock, then climbed through the hedge to the trig.


Good condition 22nd Oct 2022  13:06  by Holmes Chapel u3a walkers

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

Bagged from road, parked in layby. This replaces lost Fodol pillar mapped a metre away. Bagged by Keith for HC U3A

As mapped on Map Point, Fodol (red) destroyed


Not Logged 27th Aug 2022  17:33  by blackboot29

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

Parked in layby, walked up road and managed to find a gap in hedge to scramble over, (lots of blackberries and thistles) in the next field. Short easy walk to trig.


Good condition 20th Jun 2022  11:53  by StuartandSonia2021

FB Number: 10345  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Difficult to get to, tried seeking permission, but no answer at the farm, great views to Snowdon

First Approach
Flush Bracket
Spider
View to Snowdon
Trig Love ©StuartandSonia2021
Trig Selfie with Sonia peering through the hedgesWork ©StuartandSonia2021


Good condition 8th Jun 2022  11:37  by Ian Robinson

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

No access to the field and could only view from a distance.


Good condition 25th Apr 2022  09:24  by Ant1974

Gridref: SH 50080 68499   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10


Good condition 18th Apr 2022  12:15  by wandering_rjt

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

Parked in layby, walked up road and viewed through fence. That'll do!


Not Logged 18th Apr 2022  12:11  by midlife hiking

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

Parked in lay-by close by. Very busy road.


Good condition 18th Jul 2021  10:10  by Wheresthatpenguin

Gridref: SH 49980 68424   FB Number: 10345  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked in a lay-by on the A4080. Climbed through a gap in the hedge into the field in which the pillar is located. Then walked up the hedgeline to the pillar

Pillar
Flush Bracket
Spider/Theodolite Mount
Pillar


Good condition 4th Jun 2021  15:01  by mitsiman

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


Good condition 28th May 2021  20:08  by crammy47

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

Viewed from roadside as no obvious point of access to field.


Good condition 24th Apr 2021  11:45  by Trigpointerrier

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

Viewed from road through hedge


Good condition 24th Apr 2021  00:00  by carolje

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


Good condition 15th Apr 2021  17:42  by Toops

FB Number: 10345  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Not an easy access if busy or lambs on it


Good condition 21st Mar 2020  11:55  by John DCC

Gridref: SH 49977 68429   FB Number: 10345  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10


Good condition 12th Apr 2019  11:50  by danmaisiebex

FB Number: 10345  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked in Layby to the NE - gaps in fence further along the road made access to the field fairly straightforward.


Good condition 10th Apr 2019  18:27  by Andy West

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


Good condition 23rd Dec 2018  10:53  by greenbell

FB Number: 10345  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Trig 10345, not as easy to get to as 1,2,3. Damp is the colour, handsome spot and visible for a while from the south. Off to Hootons for mince pie as a reward then a beautiful walk near Plas Goch with the curlews and oystercatchers.



In the distance...


Good condition 14th Oct 2018  09:22  by Earby Rambler

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

Visited with P61 and Brunshaw.

Entrance blocked
Raised wire
Trig


Good condition 14th Oct 2018  09:22  by painterman61

FB Number: 10345  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

First of day easy bag rin clearing in vgc

Trig ©painterman61
trig ©painterman61


Good condition 25th Jul 2018  17:15  by Whats the Point

Gridref: SH 49987 68431   FB Number: 10345  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Easier than I thought from reading the logs. Parked in lay by 150m to SW then straight through gap in hedge on opposite side of road.

Porthamel


Good condition 20th May 2018  12:01  by WuzzerL

FB Number: 10346  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

©WuzzerL


Good condition 20th May 2018  12:00  by Pritch227

FB Number: 10345  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

viewed from the roadside,no easy way in especially with lambs in the field.

©Pritch227


Not Logged 25th Nov 2017  14:51  by AsherMarley

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


Good condition 21st Jun 2017  22:18  by VinceTP

Gridref: SH 49986 68434   FB Number: 10345  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Good condition 14th Jun 2017  10:18  by vegibagger

FB Number: 10345  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

chainlink fence on wall behind hawthorn hedge bars immediate access. Need to go south to get gap in hedge hop down off wall and then gingerly cross further barbed wire fence to get back up to trig.

trig ©vegibagger
fb ©vegibagger
top ©vegibagger


Good condition 28th Oct 2016  09:38  by asbown

FB Number: 10345  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

1st of hopefully all the Anglesey pillars in two days with snowdon in the middle.


Good condition 28th Oct 2016  09:38  by The reluctant trigger

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


Good condition 9th Oct 2016  14:33  by CURRYSCRIM

Gridref: SH 49982 68428   FB Number: 10345  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Easily seen from road but an absolute pig of a fence to climb over where there is a hedge gap Further down the road, access and exit is little easier. Last one of nine today. Why does the last one often seem to be worst to get to?

©CURRYSCRIM


Good condition 9th Oct 2016  00:00  by rams

Gridref: SH 49900 68400   FB Number: S1034  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

trig no 9 last one todayeasy to see from road but getting to it over chane link fence ,got there in the end

©rams
©rams


Good condition 24th Sep 2016  00:00  by dogwalking

Gridref: SH 49984 68427   FB Number: 10345  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

easy parking in lay by viewed from road side


Good condition 6th Aug 2016  08:49  by Trigger

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

TP3208


Good condition 27th May 2016  13:50  by tigger4242

FB Number: 10345  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Not Logged 22nd May 2016  17:58  by Robert Kemp

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


Good condition 26th Feb 2016  13:16  by manonabike

Gridref: SH 49980 68420   FB Number: 10345  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Well fenced off but FB readable from road


Good condition 7th Oct 2015  13:14  by Bourne

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


Good condition 22nd Sep 2015  17:16  by BigJ

Gridref: SH 49976 68432   FB Number: 10345  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

What a fence. It's a cracker. Views to Snowdonia good.


Good condition 15th Aug 2015  15:45  by Borderer

FB Number: 10345  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Views over the water to Snowdonia. What is it with chain-link fences in Anglesey? Thought I'd try the nearest gate only to find that there was barbed wire wrapped along the top so found a gap and hopped over the fence.

©Borderer


Good condition 6th Jul 2015  15:35  by CJO

Gridref: SH 49980 68430   FB Number: 10345  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

All intact. Just inside field. Recent sillsge crop harvested.

Porthamel


Good condition 17th May 2015  00:00  by rupertal

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


Good condition 15th May 2015  11:02  by Keith Stevens

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

Revisit for better photo. Through the fence from the road. Very difficult to access the field

Fodol through the fence Fodol pillar


Not Logged 5th May 2015  10:26  by VinceTP

FB Number: 10345  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10


Good condition 19th Apr 2015  16:10  by jonglew

Gridref: SH 49980 68428   FB Number: 10345  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Replaced Fodol. Roadside grass verge parking 100m SW. Low wall with chain-link fencing atop to hop over into pasture. Pillar approx 2.5m into field. Original cap in place, raised lettering; LHD side sight hole open. Good views S & E to peaks of national park.

Pillar - Showing wall-fence to be negotiated TP3208©jonglew
Pillar - with Snowdonia Peaks in background TP3208©jonglew
Spider TP3208©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP3208©jonglew


Good condition 16th Jun 2014  16:15  by tommo

Gridref: SH 49900 68400   FB Number: 10345  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

(188) My first Anglesey trig, Parked in lay-by and walked down road to a suitable spot to climb over chain link fence, pillar easily found, beautiful views towards llanberis pass and Snowdon in the distance.


Good condition 16th Apr 2014  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SH 49985 68428   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Not usual farm fencing - think reservoir. Very difficult to climb over and in full view of farm house, Best approach therefore to ask at farmhouse - no problem


Good condition 10th Mar 2013  17:47  by catman

Gridref: SH 49968 68420   FB Number: 10345  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Easy trig.Superb views east.


Good condition 12th Oct 2012  09:53  by slateloose

Gridref: SH 49900 68400   FB Number: 10345  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Good Views on this sunny day


Good condition 23rd Aug 2012  09:11  by trigging on an island

FB Number: 10345  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Narrowly avoided tearing my jeans climbing over the fence. Looking about, I could see a gate to the southeast of the pillar in the corner of the field which should give an easier way in, though this approach would most likely be in full view of the farmhouse.


Good condition 29th Jul 2012  14:50  by Dusty

FB Number: 10345  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

Trigpoint
Spider
Flush Bracket


Good condition 12th Mar 2011  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: 10345  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

Revisited for a closer look. vgc, metal cap, wide raised letters, pasture, 2m from highway fence. Limited view today: big hills in cloud and rain starting.

FB
Top
Trig & farm
Trig & fence


Good condition 23rd Jan 2011  10:00  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SH 49977 68430   FB Number: 10345  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked in big lay by just up the road. Trig just over fence on busy road Good views


Good condition 21st Jul 2010  16:00  by sheepsocks

FB Number: 10345  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

unpleasant barbed wire + chicken wire fence to reach it from the road. Stunning view to compensate looking straight up the Llanberis Pass


Good condition 9th Apr 2010  11:05  by Meirion

FB Number: 10345  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

A return visit.


Good condition 11th Mar 2010  08:10  by Father Ted

FB Number: 10345  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

Parked in the layby as RoHePe sugested and calked with care up to the trig site.


Good condition 19th Oct 2009  14:35  by splash

FB Number: 10345  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Good views of the Snowdonian mountains.


Good condition 11th Jul 2009  13:30  by barnsley skip

Gridref: SH 49985 68429   FB Number: 10345  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked in big lay by just up the road grid ref SH50080 68523 . Climbed over fence down the road at lower wall care needed. Trig in good condition. All the islands trigs bagged in two visits.




Good condition 29th Jan 2009  14:46  by Terry L

FB Number: 10345  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Metal plug [raised letters]. Porthamel pillar, but still appears to be on Fodol Farm. Private. Very difficult to get hands-on, as in field separated from A4080 by chain-link fence on low, brambly wall. Climb over with extreme care - best place some way downhill on Brynsiencyn side. For non-climbers, FB conveniently faces the road.

Porthamel [Fodol] pillar


Good condition 7th Sep 2008  11:35  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: 10345  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 21st Jul 2008  10:45  by ocean soul

FB Number: 10345  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Easy roadside trig.Excellent views of Snowdonia.


Good condition 20th Oct 2007  12:16  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SH 49970 68430   FB Number: 10345  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Nearly roadside,good viewsof Snowdonia.As others have mentioned,accessing the field is not necessary to get flush number.

©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn


Good condition 26th Jan 2007  11:15  by Meirion

FB Number: 10345  Condition: Good  Score: 3/10

Nice roadside trig. No real need to get into field as FB can be seen from road however you do need to be careful of traffic passing on the road a few feet behind!

10345 ©Meirion
The Trig ©Meirion


Good condition 27th Dec 2006  11:20  by Bergfuehrer

FB Number: 10345  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

Anglesey. The fields on Anglesey are like fortresses!


Good condition 13th Nov 2006  18:00  by Smigers321

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

Good ride across anglesey. Im at Bangor Uni so it aint that far off

©Smigers321


Good condition 18th Jun 2005  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: 10345  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

vgc, viewed thru hedge, binocs, didn't access cap. Called Porthamel SH499684 on OS.db sheet: as IRM says, this needs sorting (barryH's log has the dates).

Montaged by Jon Rouse ©peregrinus


Good condition 11th Apr 2005  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: 10345  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Either this pillar should be named Porthamel or it should be 'definitely missing'. Porthamel is 10345 and replaced Fodol 7301.

10345
10345
10345


Good condition 19th Mar 2005  18:38  by wildtrekker

FB Number: 10345  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Nice views across the straights and only a couple of miles from where I grew up.


Good condition 30th Dec 2004  11:22  by barryhunter

FB Number: 10345  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Easy enough to get in, its getting out again! Nice roadside trig... Very nearly a view over snowdonia, but a bit misty today. Last digit hard to read from my photo. Built 31/10/1958 replacing S7301, which was build 26/02/1953 - Destroyed 30/10/58


Good condition 1st Nov 2004  09:45  by mickandshane

FB Number: 10345  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Close to the road but the chain link fence - quite a common feature on Anglesey - was a bit tricky to scale (Shane declined!). The FB does face the road though if you don't want to bother. Plug with raised lettering.


Good condition 3rd Jun 2004  10:04  by Keith Stevens

FB Number: 10345  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

Behind a wire fence by road. Very difficult assault! I have a trig called 'Porthamel' at this point as well (SH49980 68425), 3 meters away. But not on your list. I got it off the Haroldstreet site. Could they be duplicates, or could the Fodol (with its high FB number) be a replacement of Porthamel?

Looking out to mainland


Good condition 22nd Feb 2004  22:28  by stonestreaker

FB Number: 10345  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

yes that b*ggering fence.


Good condition 3rd Aug 2003  10:28  by poshandbecks

FB Number: 10345  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Well hidden behind a bramble infested fence alongside a main rd

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