Logged Visits:

1st May 2023  00:00  by StewB

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

Parked opposite the entrance to Fron Farm in the dirt track lay-by...Sought permission to access the trig at the farm shop, the lady, Julia had absolutely no idea as to what it was I sought but nevertheless granted me permission to search for it...Take a right from the farm shop to walk straight on passing on your left signage for the beechs & a children's play area, Look out for a large slate block 'carrying' a plaque Y Dolydd (The Meadows) in front of a wooden fence to the side of a caravan & the trig is to its left. The trig is facing the shower block where the row of sinks are. Julia seemed fascinated by my trig point paraphernalia & vowed to go take a look & investigate further on the trig pointing/bagging websites. Fron Farms sixth generation farmer Dylan was 'doing hiis rounds' of the caravan park on his quad bike & provided us with much banter as to the trig points history... By all accounts it had been dug up & lay discarded for two years before being re-located at its present location. To contribute something back we did buy a coupl'a white Magnum's from the farm shop which was shut but which Dylan/Julia opened specially for us. Much thanx to Julia & Dylan, very pleasant people, who made our 'bagging' of Fron Farms trig more the memorable!

19th Sep 2022  09:10  by Ian Robinson

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

Got permission.

8th Feb 2022  12:59  by JoeNTMY

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

The trig pillar has been moved looking at other logs. I tried asking at Fron Farm reception, but it was closed and I couldn't see anyone about.

6th Feb 2022  10:05  by Wheresthatpenguin

Gridref: SJ 18960 68595   FB Number: S3523  Condition: Moved  Score: 8/10

Parked opposite the Fron Farm Camping And Caravan Park. Got permission at the farm to visit the pillar, which has been very well taken care of at its new location.

Pillar
Flush Bracket
Spider/Theodolite Mount
Pillar

23rd Sep 2021  14:49  by asbown

Gridref: SJ 18961 68609   FB Number: S3523  Condition: Moved  Score: 5/10

Now back in the ground and looking good.

23rd Sep 2021  14:49  by The reluctant trigger

FB Number: S3523  Condition: Moved  Score: 5/10

15th Jan 2019  11:08  by Jeff Trig Point

Gridref: SJ 18945 68607   FB Number: S3523  Condition: Moved  Score: 2/10

Moved from location trig pillar in good condition but out of ground awaiting relocation! Fron Farm campsite gave access no problem.

Relocated on Fron Farm campsite out of the ground but in good condition.

31st Oct 2018  11:54  by David Bremner

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

This pillar is located at Fron Farm campsite. Checked in at reception where a rather lovely lady granted permission to visit the pillar. Construction work going on around pillar itself so I did not linger. Challenged by a man on a quad as to what I was up to. After explanation there was no problem and he assured me that the pillar would be given a good spot once works were complete. Pillar itself has all fixings and is in good condition. Looks a nice campsite!

11th Jun 2018  11:58  by Robert Kemp

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

13th Jul 2017  13:24  by slateloose

Gridref: SJ 18900 68500   FB Number: S3523  Condition: Moved  Score: 6/10

Drove onto site and asked permission at the site office, very friendly and given directions to trig location.

18th Sep 2016  18:13  by painterman61

FB Number: S3523  Condition: Moved  Score: 6/10

Walked from original location trig in caravan park now in vgc with cap painted white

trig ©painterman61
top ©painterman61
fb ©painterman61

8th Sep 2015  00:00  by rupertal

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

22nd Aug 2015  15:52  by paulxtr

FB Number: S3523  Condition: Moved  Score: 5/10

Permission granted at the reception to enter the site to visit the trig. Don't think I've ever felt as self-conscious as this at a bag, photographing the trig with bemused holidaymakers looking on. Wanted to excuse my actions by telling them it was my 600th, but thought better of it!

Hersedd ©paulxtr

9th Aug 2015  14:30  by Dusty

FB Number: S3523  Condition: Moved  Score: 5/10

Pillar
Spider
Flush Bracket

22nd Sep 2014  14:00  by PeteBoggs

Gridref: SJ 18960 68595   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Moved  Score: 5/10

Easy to find thanks to previous logs

©PeteBoggs
©PeteBoggs

13th Oct 2013  14:30  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SJ 19142 68755   FB Number: S3523  Condition: Moved  Score: 6/10

Missed it on way in so drove around every van easly spotted on way out

4th Apr 2013  12:32  by trigging on an island

FB Number: S3523  Condition: Moved  Score: 7/10

Approached from the north, visiting the original trig site first. Some caravans appeared to be snowed in with a few feet of snow, whilst elsewhere, campers were sat outside on deck chairs. Funny old British weather.

Trig in a caravan park

29th Sep 2012  13:25  by Chris9870

Gridref: SJ 18962 68596   FB Number: S3523  Condition: Moved  Score: 5/10

Nicely placed on Fron Farm caravan site at SJ18962 68596. As previously stated, was moved here some years ago. Asked at reception and the very friendly lady told me where it was. Nice coat of white paint makes it look very much at home.

21st Aug 2012  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SJ 18958 68573   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Moved  Score: 5/10

19th Jun 2011  15:05  by The Magna Defender

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

Interesting feature in the middle of the camp site.

19th Jun 2011  09:25  by The Westies

FB Number: S3523  Condition: Toppled  Score: 8/10

Nicely re-located to the campsite. Interesting feature as we strolled around the campsite.

7th Apr 2010  13:00  by Was OSMan

Gridref: SJ 18900 68500   FB Number: S3523  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

But I know where it has gone! This was one of my most surprising finds. I was staying at Fron Farm campsite and fell over the pillar in the middle of the site whilst walking to the loos! The pillar has been set in the ground as if original, which it clearly isn't as it has moved position to the grid reference approximated above. The flush bracket number matches so it is the same pillar. You can just make it out on the aerial photo though. http://www.multimap.com/maps/#map=53.20821,-3.21487|20|32&bd=useful_information&loc=GB:53.16785:-3.14242:14|mold|Mold,%20Clwyd,%20Wales,%20CH7%201 The pillar must have been set out as a feature for the campers because this is a really good and well maintained site. Unfortunately I didn't get to speak to the farmer to get the story during my short visit. I will visit again in the future though. Strictly speaking from OS survey terms this should be listed as destroyed, but this seems churlish from the trigpointing view. So lets call it "good"! Got to give it a 9 if just for for interest and white paint only!

Was OSMan jnr intercepts the walking trig pillar Following its walk to the south west of about 300m, Was OSMan and son accost the rambling pillar. Moel Famau in the background.
A short stop on the way to the loo block (in the background) Was OSMan bumps into the pillar en route to the loo. A pillar on the way to the loo?! it seems so.
The Flush Bracket The Flush Bracket confirms that this is the original pillar

13th Jun 2009  13:55  by Glaslyn

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Possibly missing  Score: 5/10

Think I may have to concur with PhilPamAndRob. Made a mess of my map reading and walked past the apparent new site twice and saw nothing. Did not have benefit of knowing it was moved but this will go down as possibly missing until I am corrected .

26th May 2007  08:25  by PhilPamAndRob

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Couldn't find it  Score: 5/10

A return visit as I now realise it has been moved about 120m Approached from North on Paths and searched, but found nothing. Met the helpful farmer and he said it was moved years ago and is no longer there. Having said that, there are logs from 2005 so maybe he just meant the original location. Will return with pictures as they do look familiar and it really may have gone.

16th Jul 2005  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S/3523  Condition: Toppled  Score: 4/10

metal cap shallow letters, BsM style FB, trig uprooted & leaning slightly, otherwise vgc, in rough area between meadows

12th Dec 2004  19:14  by Keith Stevens

FB Number: S3523  Condition: Toppled  Score: 5/10

Dug up and moved, base and all, by the farmer. Now standing about 120m NW of its original position, still perfectly intact. Private

Trig dug up Moved 120m NW
Where it should have been!

4th Nov 2004  14:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: 3523  Condition: Toppled  Score: 5/10

The trig has been moved about 100 metres north west of its original position. It's upright but leaning slightly where it has been dumped. Good views of the Clwydian Range. Plug with indented lettering.

11th Aug 2004  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S3523  Condition: Toppled  Score: 5/10

Spoke to woman at farm who pointed me in right direction. Its at edge of field directly behind barn. She also mentioned it had been moved as it 'interfered with harvest'. Pillar itself in good condition tho leaning of course. Unfortunatley left gps in car.

S2523
S3523
S3523

17th Apr 2004  10:57  by Deego

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Couldn't find it  Score: 5/10

Looked around the field and farm buildings but no sign at all. GPS showing 4 ft away so think its gone.

19th Jan 2002  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 4/10

trig is leaning slightly but otherwise intact - just below summit of rather ordinary poorly defined hill