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TP3395 - Gog Magog
 
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Grid reference :
TL 49533 53605 map
Type :
Pillar
Condition :
Good Good condition
Flush Bracket :
S4365
OSGB36 Station :
TL74/16
Current use :
none
Historic use :
Secondary
T:UK waypoint :
TP3395
County :
Cambridgeshire
Nearest town :
CAMBRIDGE

OSGB36 trig archive spreadsheet - IW
Trig NameOriginal NameNew NameEASTINGNORTHINGHEIGHTORDERTYPE OF MARKComputing DateCLASS OF LEVELLINGDate of LevellingLEVELLING DATUMDESTROYED MARK INDICATORCOMMENTS
Gog MagogTL74/16TL74S016549532.80253604.980.0002PILLAR01/06/194800

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There are 44 photos for this trigpoint (view album).

This trigpoint:
Is ranked joint 6022nd with 171 other trigs (more).
Has a mean score of 5.50/10 (from 78 logged visits)
Was First logged: 26th Nov 2002
Was Last logged: 4th Feb 2024

Of the 78 logged visits,
17 recorded a location and of these....
All were within 236m
The average error was 34m
2 were exact

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Selection of photos for this Pillar.

Gog Magog
©iantitanic

©stw2014

By stw2014

By Fenland Coddiwompler

By evsbaggsy

By asbown
TP3395
By Trigger

By sheepsocks
See 36 more in the album.

Logged Visits:

Good condition 4th Feb 2024  16:00  by RGChandler

FB Number: S4365  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

No cattle today. Hopped over the fence for a few photos.


Good condition 22nd Feb 2023  11:57  by iantitanic

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

No cows in the field today so we could access the trig point without any problems.

Gog Magog ©iantitanic


Not Logged 30th Dec 2022  21:09  by ChelseaG

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


Good condition 1st Jan 2022  15:03  by DaveD

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

With Gav and Dan. 2nd visit and now bagged. Went earlier in the year when the cows were present. No sign of them in the field today and no staff around to ask, so hopped over the gate nearest the trig.


Not Logged 26th Nov 2021  11:19  by chloejesstravels

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


Good condition 29th Jul 2021  15:40  by fm1906

FB Number: S4365  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Out to pick up the associated virtual Geocache.


Good condition 9th May 2021  15:22  by stw2014

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

Accompanied by rangers across the field - out of bounds - Highland cows!

©stw2014


Good condition 15th Apr 2021  00:00  by dogwalking

Gridref: TL 49500 53600   FB Number: S4365  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 15th Dec 2020  08:11  by Fenland Coddiwompler

Gridref: TL 49533 53605   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Easy access gate open and sign saying free to explore field!


Good condition 1st Aug 2020  09:00  by Mickandkim

Gridref: TL 49533 53605   FB Number: S4365  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Early morning and nobody about so over gate and under electric wire up field no cows until near trig then highland cattle hiding under trees came into view A quick pic and a fast retreat


Good condition 26th Jan 2020  13:30  by samanthachilcott

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

Pillar in the middle of a field owned by the estate at Gog Magog. Gates to the field were wide open when we visited and no cattle grazing so could walk right up to the trig point safely.


Unreachable but visible 10th Aug 2019  08:40  by bwm

FB Number: S4365  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 6/10

Flush bracket numbet from photo on gate


Good condition 28th Jun 2019  13:51  by evsbaggsy

FB Number: S4365  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Cattle didn’t even notice as I crossed the field to reach the pillar.


Good condition 11th Apr 2019  21:31  by WanderingSal

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


Good condition 28th Mar 2019  11:26  by asbown

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

£3 to park, just a quick look round then over to the pillar, to many about to climb the gate.



Good condition 3rd Dec 2018  11:30  by Trigger

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

TP3395
TP3395


Good condition 21st Oct 2018  11:48  by samwise

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


Inaccessible 21st Oct 2018  11:47  by samwise

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


Good condition 1st Mar 2018  10:01  by slateloose

Gridref: TL 49500 53600   FB Number: S4365  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Someone has taken a photo of the flush bracket laminated a copy and attached it to the gate into the trig field. This I can only assume is to stop anybody entering the field to take their own photos.


Couldn't find it 15th Oct 2017  11:30  by arranc

Gridref: TL 49400 53800   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Couldn't find it  Score: 5/10


Good condition 30th Sep 2017  14:13  by Aye Jimmy

Gridref: TL 49532 53614   FB Number: S4365  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

In pleasant parkland.

Gog Magog The TP. All four sight holes open.
Gog Magog OS cap with raised letters.
Gog Magog The FB, faces SE.


Not Logged 3rd Jun 2017  14:34  by NightCrawler

Gridref: TL 49582 53417   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Good condition 20th Oct 2016  16:55  by trigging on an island

FB Number: S4365  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Had a previously thrawrted attempt back in September as an estate warden was repairing the fence and would not allow me permission to enter the field. No such problems today however for myself and Maria's first mutually bagged trig.


Good condition 30th Aug 2016  14:50  by dugswell2

FB Number: S4365  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Over electric fence in to field with Highland cattle around trig, then off to bag the prickly TUMP summit.


Good condition 3rd Aug 2016  00:00  by ngthack

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


Good condition 29th Jul 2016  09:38  by jonglew

Gridref: TL 49534 53607   FB Number: S4365  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

£3 parking, if you decide to pay it - or take a chance! Trig found in a pasture on NE side of the Wandlebury Iron Age hill fort. Original cap, with raised lettering, has been retained; left, front and rear sight holes are open, with RHD side plug degrading. Pillar has a noticably smooth and even screed finish. The highland coos are in a small enclosure NNW of the trig near the high point of the Gog Magog Hills.

Pillar TP3395©jonglew
Spider TP3395©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP3395©jonglew


Not Logged 13th Jun 2016  12:29  by Flieger_EDHK

FB Number: S4365  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

Our first Trigpoint!


Good condition 26th Mar 2016  10:58  by Dun100an

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

guarded by highland cows and an electric fence. ??


Good condition 13th Sep 2015  12:25  by vegibagger

FB Number: S4365  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

delightful walk round the ring ditches and to the tump summit and chat to the heilan' coos and picking apples and collecting fungi.

trig ©vegibagger
fb ©vegibagger
top cap ©vegibagger


Good condition 23rd Aug 2015  11:20  by sheepsocks

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

Still sitting in a field of beautiful cattle. As others have said, views are non-existent despite being on high (by Cambridgeshire standards).



Unreachable but visible 14th Jun 2015  14:15  by llanowor

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 6/10


Good condition 21st Feb 2015  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: TL 49532 53612   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parking now £3. However, there are laybys in both directions on the dual carriage near to the park entrance.


Good condition 13th May 2014  15:44  by Just-us-Two

Gridref: TL 49534 53605   FB Number: S4365  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Picked up today whilst caching. Raining but pleasant Park to walk around.


Good condition 17th Apr 2014  13:00  by Kelsborrow Wayfinders

FB Number: S4365  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Longhorn cattle prevented me getting up close.

Gog Magog ©Kelsborrow Wayfinders


Good condition 6th Oct 2013  20:13  by infinson

FB Number: S4365  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

The warden was kind enough to take me to this today but would like to point out that the pillar is not available at all times due to the long horns being in the field.


Good condition 1st Oct 2013  13:06  by DoggyWalker

FB Number: S4365  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

There was only one way in to see this and that was through the sleeping Longhorns. We were assured that they were harmless! He awas right! they took no notice of us. Seen while geocaching.


Good condition 23rd Feb 2013  10:24  by Lost Lad

FB Number: S4365  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

A straightford find whilst visiting Wandlebury Country Park. No cattle or sheep in field today. Access hampered by electric fences on all sides - I managed it by climbing a gate SW of the pillar where there was just enough space to then duck under the wire. Pillar is in good condition with original metal cap but the location is nothing special - a field surrounded by trees so minimal views. Being used to the Peak District I'm afraid Cambridge is simply too flat for me.

Gog Magog©Lost Lad


Good condition 31st Oct 2012  10:56  by Griefmiester

Gridref: TL 49537 53606   FB Number: S4365  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parking in the £2.50 Car park then over to Pillar good condition and located off the path over an electric fence and being guarded by Highland Longhorns today.

Pillar & FB
GPS Data


Good condition 2nd Oct 2012  13:21  by Malpas Wanderer

FB Number: S4365  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 4th Sep 2012  18:21  by The Geotourers

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

Found this whilst geocaching .


Good condition 18th May 2012  13:39  by cassandy

Gridref: TL 49500 53600   FB Number: S4365  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Grabbed whilst in Wandlebury Country Park for a spot of running and Geocaching!


Not Logged 12th May 2012  16:45  by PeterKirkwood

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


Good condition 6th Aug 2011  14:10  by peregrinus

FB Number: S4365  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Revisit for photos. vgc, metal cap, small raised letters. As 2010 descrs, cattle not in same field but climbed fence carefully anyway. No farmer today.

FB
Top
Trig


Good condition 30th Jul 2010  18:25  by Cipollini

FB Number: S4365  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Walked round ditch of Hill Fort to find TP in field of large and seriously horned cattle. Fortunately they were on the far side of the field, and the electric fence wasn't live - with the benefit of long legs it was a quick step over. Only when half way to the TP did I see the farmer was also in the field, glaring at me. Eyes down, quick photos, retreat. TP in vgc with original metalwork.

Gog Magog TP + cows ©Cipollini
Gog Magog TP ©Cipollini


Good condition 17th Jun 2010  17:04  by Brisey

Gridref: TL 49530 53608   FB Number: S4365  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

An interesting location because of the surrounding ancient earthworks, and an easy walk around the ditch but an electric fence had to be negotiated before getting access to the pillar. There were no animals in the field so it may not have been live, but I took no chances. A tree branch helped me swing over.


Good condition 30th May 2010  12:43  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S4365  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Enjoyed walk in country park round earthworks. Pillar in field defended by wire fence and electrics - care needed!


Good condition 13th Mar 2009  10:20  by Phil Clayton

FB Number: S4365  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Easy stroll from car park.


Not Logged 19th Mar 2008  20:38  by Jackplug

FB Number: S4365  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

Found whilst caching


Good condition 18th Feb 2008  12:00  by deegeake

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

Trees spoill the views but sitll the highest point around this way...

S4365 is what it\'s all about ©deegeake
and the tag of S4365 in good order ©deegeake


Good condition 2nd Feb 2008  09:15  by The Moor We Hunt...

FB Number: S4365  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Good condition 29th Jan 2008  20:55  by gushoneybun

FB Number: S4365  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

It was late and very dark so not able to give a score on the view. Elevation 65 mtrs

It was dark and this was all I could see ©gushoneybun


Good condition 20th Jan 2008  15:00  by Bergfuehrer

FB Number: S4365  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Cambridgeshire. Plug with raised lettering.


Good condition 27th Aug 2007  11:36  by Flacky

FB Number: S4365  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 8th Apr 2007  16:25  by clippercambs

FB Number: S4365  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 13th Mar 2007  18:00  by rhayader_wanderer

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

Quick jog from the pay and display car park (not working today) nicely painted little else to add other than I need to come back to look around when I have more time. As an aside this is the 5 hill fort trig I've visited this year :-)


Good condition 30th May 2006  17:44  by Jaz666

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

Another location I'd visited years ago, but revisited for this little hobby.


Good condition 5th May 2006  17:00  by makeitfolky

FB Number: S4365  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Did this for Polar Bear's Folly virtual cache. Nice spot.


Good condition 29th Dec 2005  12:10  by gazooks

Gridref: TL 49536 53606   FB Number: S4365  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

The flush bracket
The trig point


Good condition 27th Oct 2005  11:15  by The White Family

Gridref: TL 49533 53614   FB Number: S4365  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Visited while at a nearby geocache. The pillar is in the middle of a sheep field. There are no views as the field is surrounded by trees.


Good condition 23rd Apr 2005  11:56  by discjirm

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

The nearest trig pillar to my home. Siutated in a coutry park on the Gog Magog's, and near to a Roman Road. From nearby there are good vies north over Cambridge, but trees block any views from the pillar. There is a nice walk arond the ditch and banks of the old hillfort.

Sencan at the trig pillar. Sencan at the trig pillar.©discjirm
Gog Magog flush bracket. Gog Magog flush bracket.©discjirm
Gog Magog trig pillar. Gog Magog trig pillar.©discjirm


Good condition 17th Apr 2005  14:00  by crazy gang

FB Number: S4365  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10


Good condition 21st Jan 2005  14:20  by Self Preservation Society

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

First trigpoint, logged as part of Polar Bears Folly, geocache. Nice day and good walk.


Good condition 31st Oct 2004  21:25  by rad

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

Over wire fence, had to pick a supported post to get in properly. Very boring view from trigpoint, but walks in the area are excellent.


Good condition 30th Oct 2004  19:39  by r.j.ogle

FB Number: S4365  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Over wire fence, had to pick a supported post to get in properly. Very boring view from trigpoint, but walks in the area are excellent.


Good condition 18th Sep 2004  14:45  by mickandshane

FB Number: S4365  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Cambridgshires highest trigpoint. They try to dissuade you from visiting the trig by putting the FB no on a poster on the fence. No way! Not after paying £2.00 to park. Plug with raised lettering.


Good condition 4th Jul 2004  13:00  by elsworth

FB Number: S4365  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

It's even marked on the visitors map at the gate!


Good condition 29th Jun 2004  17:40  by jochta

Gridref: TL 49536 53611   FB Number: S4365  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Did as part of geocache GCABED. Very easy to find in Wandlebury Country Park. Unfortunately although these are the highest hills in the vicinity (~75m) there are no views from the TP in any direction.

Trigpoint and FB
Trigpoint detail Showing spider and intact plug


Good condition 28th May 2004  19:09  by Mr & Mrs Hedgehog

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

Did this one as part of Huga's cache


Good condition 13th Mar 2004  13:25  by Jessex

FB Number: S4365  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Found while geocaching. Wandlebury Country Park is a beautiful one steeped in history.

Pillar on a beautiful day.
The same pillar, different angle.


Good condition 19th Nov 2003  14:39  by The Essex Land Rovers

FB Number: S4365  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Found while Geocaching.

Collecting trig number as part of a geocache clue. ©The Essex Land Rovers


Good condition 26th Oct 2003  12:30  by The Peak Plodders

FB Number: S4365  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Wonderful place Wandlebury. Came here with a friend. David loved it.


Good condition 30th Sep 2003  14:25  by The Stirleys

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

Logges whilst visiting 'Polar Bears Folly' Geocache. Nice spot too.


Good condition 30th Aug 2003  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S4365  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

vgc; metal cap small raised letters; pasture between Ring and golf cse


Good condition 26th Jul 2003  18:30  by Gripeycat

FB Number: S4365  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

We found this as part of the Polar Bear's Folly cache. No sheep, just plasticene snakes.


Good condition 26th Apr 2003  18:30  by rking

FB Number: S4365  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Interesting location - Wandlebury Country Park - lots of history and could make a nice day out. Trig point is now in fenced off area (for sheep) and, strictly speaking, out of bounds to public. But fence has obviously been climbed a lot, and sheep weren't in the enclosure when I visited...


Good condition 6th Apr 2003  19:00  by Pharisee

Gridref: TL 49535 53606   FB Number: S4365  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Collected this one as the 'Polar Bears Folly' cache.


Good condition 9th Mar 2003  15:00  by MCL

FB Number: S4365  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Logging this trigpoint as part of the Geocache "Polar Bear's Folly". Pillar still has its cap intact so no hole for the Etrex to fall down....

The Plate
The Pillar


Good condition 26th Nov 2002  12:55  by Huga

FB Number: S4365  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Logging this as part of setting the "Polar Bear's folly" geocache.


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