Logged Visits:

23rd Apr 2024  09:33  by dadu 13

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Pillar looks to be sinking into the ground so much so that you can't work out the number on the flush bracket. Nice walk from the Church.

10th Feb 2024  16:04  by Astiii2001

Gridref: SZ 86829 95747   FB Number: S4221  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

24th Nov 2023  11:29  by Meisterbud

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Quick walk from the church car park. Careful not to tread on the crop. Seems to be slightly sunken.

6th Nov 2023  15:28  by MarkDReed

Gridref: SZ 86832 95750   FB Number: S4221  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

29th Aug 2023  17:44  by Trigobsession

FB Number: S4221  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Had to dig the earth away from the flush bracket. Followed tractor lines to avoid treading on newly sown crop

25th Aug 2023  17:30  by Samtrig13

Gridref: SZ 86828 95746   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Luckily did not visit this one during the growing season and the concrete cap on top has been replaced by a plastic on but is in very good condition for a pillar. Another great one to log!

12th Sep 2022  14:20  by nine_milesperhour

FB Number: S4221  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Took the B2145 South from the Chichester direction, then turned left into Rectory Lane. There's a staggered crossroads about 200 metres before St Wilfred's Church where you'll find a little lane and walking track heading North. Follow this lane past a 'Pagham House Only' sign and you'll find the field containing the Trig on the left after you go through a wooden gate. The field was full of lettuce when I visited, but it was easy enough to follow tram lines right up to the pillar. Luckily the handful of farm workers present were in an adjacent lettuce field. The pillar is definitely sinking, and was only as high as my hips.

Selsey Pillar
Pillar sinking in a field of lettuce

12th Jun 2022  15:00  by Yakky58

FB Number: S4221  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 6/10

Not obvious as hidden in a large group of plants in a field of lettuce that seemed to have been left to rot. The pillar is either sinking or the ploughing has pushed earth up obscuring the flush bracket. Cleared down so FB is visible. Piece missing on NE side. Otherwise in reasonable condition.

Partially hidden

3rd Mar 2022  16:23  by blackboot29

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Trig in ploughed field but no crops today.Easy access from PROW

29th Dec 2021  14:15  by ET

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

Ploughed field prevented access

©ET

18th Sep 2021  19:14  by great owl running

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

28th Jun 2021  11:12  by MylesM

FB Number: S4221  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

On a break in Portsmouth this was the first of four pillars visited. Alighted from Selsey bound bus then skirted Pagham Harbour before catching a second bus back to Bognor Regis. Difficult to spot as surrounded by corn but got to it following the tractor tracks.

Selsey Pillar located in cornfield.

11th Dec 2020  06:47  by Trigger monster

FB Number: S4221  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Second visit after battery went flat two days earlier. From Lane to Church Norton, footpath on left beside a house goes through a gate. Pillar is in the field about 50 yards to the left. Located in dark. Easier in daytime.

Church Norton Flush plate

17th Nov 2020  11:30  by ejmarks

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

This pillar is some distance into a cultivated field, so although it is easy to view from the footpath it cannot be approached closely.

Church Norton Trig Pillar

7th Nov 2020  00:00  by RichBiker

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

12th Sep 2020  13:00  by Nekyram

FB Number: S4221  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Parked at church car park.walked back along road to footpath track into field.

5th Oct 2019  15:54  by TrigJS

Gridref: SZ 86830 95747   FB Number: S4221  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

For a primary triangulation pillar it’s a little bit disappointing located in a field of lettuces. Pillar in good condition (not sure why others have logged it as slightly damaged) and easy to access from the road.

TP0355 The pillar.
TP0355 The flush bracket.
TP0355 The spider.

20th Mar 2019  12:20  by dugswell2

FB Number: S4221   Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Dry and field being ploughed.

14th Aug 2018  13:55  by asbown

FB Number: S4221  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

seems to be getting shorter.

14th Aug 2018  13:55  by The reluctant trigger

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

28th Jun 2018  07:21  by G1ANQ

FB Number: S4221  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Took track off B2145 to get to it. Trig seems to be sinking.

Flush Bracket
Trig Point

20th Jun 2018  10:55  by slateloose

Gridref: SZ 86800 95700   FB Number: S4221  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Parked near church and walked back to footpath to trig.

26th Apr 2018  11:45  by Tonyht

Gridref: SZ 86828 95751   FB Number: S4221  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Easy to locate, but access dependent upon state of crop. Today there were clear tractor tracks which went very close to pillar, so got there and tip toed the rest. It seems partially buried and, like Easton bit tired. Visited as a short detour off the ECP, Sussex section.

17th Jan 2018  10:50  by qmaster

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

13th Jan 2018  10:40  by bwm

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

In recently sown crop field. Despite report on forum, does not appear to be in any danger

19th Aug 2017  15:44  by thejackrustles

FB Number: S4221  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Bagged as YSM0074 Selsey. Walked up the ROW and then diverted into field to visit the pillar. Picture with tractor in the background reminded me of the the sign as we entered the field "beware food production area", worried I might be attacked by a dangerous sprout. #9 day#2 Total day#1 #13

Selsey collage ©thejackrustles
Selsey and Mrs TJR ©thejackrustles

19th Aug 2017  15:39  by gerryu2

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

YSM074 Selsey. Walked up the ROW and then diverted into field to visit the pillar.

14th May 2017  11:56  by meandmymum

Gridref: SZ 86800 95700   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

Newly planted crops in field so thought it best not to get any closer than the edge of the footpath.

©meandmymum

4th Mar 2017  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SZ 86830 95752   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

26th Aug 2016  12:20  by BRISTOLIAN

FB Number: S4221  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Just filed views here. Parked with permission outside nearby house and walked short distance over harvested crop to get close to trig. Farmer in tractor did not seem to mind.

Mr K visits Selsey. ©BRISTOLIAN

25th Mar 2016  14:02  by plet56

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

15th Mar 2016  17:30  by Thejenkies

FB Number: S4221  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Quick visit but did not go too near pillar as farmer types in field, too far away to ask permission, but with signs saying stay on FP etc etc.

Selsey Pillar ©Thejenkies

10th Nov 2015  16:15  by DesG

Gridref: SZ 86832 95755   FB Number: S4221  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Also logged as YSM074

Trigpoint ©DesG
Flush Bracket ©DesG

1st Sep 2015  12:58  by m13751

Gridref: SZ 86800 95700   FB Number: S4221  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

18th May 2015  19:07  by S+B

FB Number: S4221  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

19th Apr 2015  10:30  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SZ 86828 95746   FB Number: S4221  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 4/10

Behind very big nice house Field has got lots of tractor lines

5th Jan 2015  11:27  by orlando rat

FB Number: S4221  Condition: Good  Score: 3/10

Not the most exciting of places.

Ploughed field and trig pillar

18th Nov 2014  13:15  by Wubbleyew

FB Number: S4221  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Just had to revisit the old chancel of Church Norton once again in its delightfully secluded setting next to Pagham Harbour, then a return to pillar s4221 which seems to have sunk somewhat since my last visit in 2000.

8th Nov 2014  00:00  by DeniseMc

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

10th Oct 2014  00:00  by explorer_olway

FB Number: S4221  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Found as YOSM. Second visit to this TP. Parked in lane and walked up path to field then across ploughed field to TP.

TP0355 ©explorer_olway
TP0355 ©explorer_olway

8th Mar 2014  12:12  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S4221  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Day out to the seaside to celebrate the Old Man's birthday, and a lovely walk down from RSPB Pagham on a wonderfully sunny day (including first tortoiseshell butterfly of the year). St Wilfred's church also worth a visit. Some limited damage to one edge, all s/holes buried, plain plastic cap, otherwise sound.

2nd Mar 2014  13:27  by Mat Smith

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

23rd Sep 2013  11:29  by geojaxx

FB Number: S4221  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Easy walk along path trig point in the middle of ploughed field. N50 45.289 W000 46.226

Selsey Trig point

22nd Sep 2013  17:15  by lost!

Gridref: SZ 86828 95748   FB Number: S4221  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Just visited the chapel at Church Norton and walked to the trig which is in the middle of a ploughed field.

Selsey Trig

2nd Sep 2013  14:20  by Two Twitchers

Gridref: SZ 86831 95756   FB Number: S4221  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Had a plate giving the tele no if damaged on it as of 1999

Flush Bracket Hidden behind a "Sticky Bud" bush in a conveniently ploughed field.
The Trigpoint One of the smallest pillars we have seen. Could be difficult to find if there is a tall crop growing in the field. We thought the condition was good.

1st Jan 2013  16:22  by Biffin

Gridref: SZ 86822 95743   FB Number: S4221  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

16th Aug 2012  12:15  by jonglew

FB Number: S4221  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 3/10

My home trig, being born and raised in Selsey, although left there over 40 years ago. Visited this trig when the headstone was being put on my Mum and Dad's grave in the Church Norton cemetery, sad day but the trig cheered me up. Field was ploughed but no crop sown so easy access. Pillar has some damage to one edge and sports the OS plate giving a phone number to call if there's any damage (photo of the plate is from the Ben Hutig trig at top of Scotland in case someone can tell it's not from this trig).

Pillar TP0355©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP0355©jonglew
OS Plate TP0355©jonglew

22nd May 2012  12:25  by WhiteFriar

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

21st May 2012  10:45  by Lathama

FB Number: S4221  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 4/10

Just off public footpath, so a quick nip into the field [avoiding crops!] to log the pillar. There is a chunk missing out of the N/E face. Plastic plug replacement. OS anti-vandal plate. No paint. Yellow lichen spots. Moderate all round views - but heard a cuckoo whilst logging!! What a bonus!!

2nd Apr 2012  14:57  by wrose

Gridref: SZ 86832 95752   FB Number: S4221  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

I parked in the car park at St Wilfreds Chapel and walked back down the lane and then along the footpath to the large field in which the pillar stands. A tractor was fine harrowing so I waited for it to arrive at the end of the field and asked if it was alright to proceed to the pillar. permission willingly given. Had I been a week later the seeds for the proposed crop of herbs would have been sown and my request would have been denied. Had a long chat with the tractor driver who originated from Dunbar in Scotland. Apparently the ploughing, harrowing, planting, weeding and harvesting is all programmed by means of sat nav technology so that the tractor follows the exact same route on each passing. In fact programmed to miss the pillar! Apart from a few cracks the pillar is in reasonable condition and has one of the 'Monument/GPS' plaques attached to it. Original plastic plug missing but replaced with a plastic on. Flat area but a very interesting visit.

S4221 Selsey Pillar.
S4221 Selsey Flush Bracket.
S4221 Selsey Plug.
S4221 Selsey Plaque.

23rd Apr 2011  11:14  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

The field had just been sown and profiled into high and low area, so satisfied with viewing from edge. Interesting nearby church dedicated to St Wilfrid, perhaps this is another ticking list to start as my name is Wilfrid!

28th Apr 2010  10:59  by Pharisee

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

This pillar is located in a field approximately 150 feet from the hedgerow. There are crops growing so I asked at the farmhouse if I might follow the tractor lines through the crops up to the pillar. They said that they would rather I didn’t as the field had just been sprayed with herbicide but they wouldn’t mind me walking up the edge of the field on the ‘wrong’ side of the hedge to get as close as I could. In deference to their wishes, I did exactly that. The pillar looks to be in good condition apart from a chip out of one edge… probably clouted by a farm implement. It carries the usual OS plate that is common to all pillars that are now designated as ‘Passive Stations’.

The pillar, taken with a telephoto lens. ©Pharisee

19th Apr 2010  17:25  by raypool

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Picture taken from footpath, crops in field, no tractor tracks to follow, also being watched by people in nearby house, very misty, appears to be slight damage to side of trig.

2nd Dec 2009  17:46  by hussyhill

FB Number: S4221  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 2/10

As you will see from our pictures this one still stands. We were uncertain weather to tackle this one in the dead of night with the lat report saying it might be missing. Drove down Rectory Lane then turned left into Grange Lane, drove past the houses on the left for a short way and parked in front of the gate. With a full moon to guide these covert triggers we had to step over some fencing to bag our 58th trig. Hard to see in the dark, and were pressed for time, but covered in moss and at least one chunk missing from a corner. Trig is in a muddy field and would be fairly hard to do during the day due to the close proximity of the overlooking houses. We had a lot of fun doing this one, a bit like doing Hedhone Farm, lol.

On Our Spot Not a great picture but stood in the middle of a muddy field with 2 dogs and a torch, we did well to even get in the picture.©hussyhill
The Trig ©hussyhill
The Flush Bracket ©hussyhill

14th Nov 2009  19:40  by bluebeard

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Possibly missing  Score: 4/10

however it was dark at the time and my torch power was low

19th Aug 2008  16:20  by PhilPamAndRob

FB Number: S4221  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Came to this Trig after the nearby “Within Spitting Distance #2” cache. We also found it was a YOSM (#74) in geocaching terms. It’s in the middle of a field, but luckily no crops so we could go to it and take pictures etc

Trig Plaque ©PhilPamAndRob
Rob and Trig Pillar ©PhilPamAndRob
Rob again with the Trig Pillar ©PhilPamAndRob

26th Jul 2008  07:45  by PHMB

FB Number: S4221  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 4/10

Parked at church nearby. Just off a footpath, field had recently been ploughed. Apparently area just to the west was site of WW2 airfield RAF Selsey. Pillar had a few chips of concrete missing but still sound Plug missng, replaced by plastic disc. GPS plate affixed. No sign of any paint.

3rd Dec 2007  14:55  by Trigger

FB Number: S4221  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

25th Nov 2007  17:05  by Clanfield Rambler

Gridref: SZ 86828 95749   FB Number: S4221  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Pillar slightly damaged with plastic plug. GPS plaque. Just off footpath in ploughed field. Not much of a view very flat area

©Clanfield Rambler

16th Nov 2007  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S4221  Condition: Good  Score: 3/10

No damage noted.

S4221
S4221
S4221

5th Aug 2007  12:34  by dpeberdy

FB Number: S4221  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

I think this is my lowest Trig! Just flat fields to see from here. Bagged this on the way to the beach! 7m Me

Plenty of Stubble - in the field! Not much to see - a flat field and that is about it.

5th Aug 2006  18:30  by Shamus

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

I couldn't really get to this for a propper look.The farmer may not like it.Easy to find as part of a walk around Church Norton area.

©Shamus

5th Aug 2006  18:30  by abi

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Dad wouldn't let us go and see this one up close. But i got a good look on the zoom from the camera!

25th Feb 2006  13:35  by Orchards Finest

Gridref: SZ 86830 95750   FB Number: S4221  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 3/10

Now in a ploughed field.

Selsey Trigpoint currently the field is ploughed.
Selsey Flush Bracket

8th Nov 2005  11:35  by Griefmiester

FB Number: S4221  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Located about 65 meters from the footpath in a cultivated field. Pillar is in good condition, apart from a few chips

14th Jun 2005  15:34  by barryhunter

Gridref: SZ 86834 95749   FB Number: S4221  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Nice lowland trig, in a field currently barran so access easy, the next feild strawburys where been harvested (if thats the right word). Few chunks missing out of the corner, and a plastic plug otherwise fine.

4th Feb 2005  12:05  by Alan Grove

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

As stated in previous logs the pillar is located in a field under cultivation. At the time of my visit there didn't appear to be any crops, but it did look very muddy. The footpath runs to within 150 feet of the pillar and that is as close as I got. The GPS plate is clearly visible and the pillar appears to be in good condition.

TP0355 TP0355 Selsey©Alan Grove

27th Dec 2004  15:10  by Managra

FB Number: S4221  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

The trig is buried in thick mud up to the top of the flush bracket number so I had to find a stick to dig down. Quite trespassy as the sign at the start of the path says "Food production area" and there's a house overlooking the field. GPS plaque. Good condition considering it's in the middle of a field and the farmer can't get rid of it... Plastic plug

Flush bracket
Trigpoint

26th Oct 2004  14:00  by birders

Gridref: SZ 86802 95749   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

We carefully traversed the muddy field to the pillar. During ploughing, mud had been pushed up the pillar obscuring the metal plate. We removed as much mud as our fingernails permitted, but not enough to uncover the number. The concrete has been damaged about halfway down one edge of the pillar, hence "slightly damaged".

TP0355 Plate partly hidden by compacted earth.
TP0355 View of the pillar from nearby footpath (zoom lens used)

24th Jul 2004  12:23  by chas

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

In the middle of a field but easily accessable from a track.

The Pillar
The GPS Plaque

9th Apr 2004  10:12  by 68 GUNS

Gridref: SZ 86828 95746   FB Number: S4221  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Had to tread carefully as this one is in a field of young cereal crops.

19th Oct 2002  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S4221  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

in crop, access delicate. OS database hardcopy has S1935, which it ain't

7th Feb 2001  16:43  by Sapper

Gridref: SZ 86831 95751   FB Number: S4221  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Lowest Base Station I think (7m). In the middle of a field but easily accessable from a track.

29th Jan 1995  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S4221  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

In the middle of a field with a pole sticking out of the hole where the plug should be.Probably to warn the farmer where it is.